Tomographic Scanning Imaging Seeker

Abstract

The tomographic scanning (TOSCA) imaging seeker concept is presented. The system is based on conical scan reticle seeker optics modified with an eccentrically rotating circular aperture. After signal preprocessing, an image is extracted using tomography reconstruction techniques. Simulation results are provided to show the reconstruction quality. The concept, using a single pixel and a simple rotating axis scan mechanism, allows for a simple, low-cost, software-driven imaging sensor. Imaging capabilities against air targets are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA469486

Entities

People

  • Harald Hovland

Organizations

  • Norwegian Defence Research Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aircrafts
  • Artifacts
  • Carrier Frequencies
  • Counter Countermeasures
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Modulation
  • Hot Spots
  • Images
  • Imaging Techniques
  • Instructions
  • Load Monitoring
  • Military Applications
  • Scanning
  • Simulations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.