Basic Physical Applications and the Mathematical Development of a Glint Visual Threshold Domain Model
Abstract
This paper discusses a theory that deals with discerning the basic physical concepts involved in the attenuation of the glint spectral energy signature transmitted along two optical paths defined as a) sun to ground reflecting surface to observer, and b) sun to background reflecting surface to observer. This approach will provide a basis for developing a mathematical model that calculates a locus of points that define a glint visual threshold domain, based on a range of specular surface reflectivity coefficients associated with a corresponding range of solar incident angles. Modifications to the values of the surface reflectivity coefficients due to changes in the optical properties of the specular surface will result in a corresponding change in the glint threshold domain definition. Thus, this model can serve as a decision-aid tool for designing specular surfaces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA520597
Entities
People
- William J. Chevalier
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center