08/20/2019 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM Pelican

TuF2 - Instrumentation and Control for Test and Evaluation

Time
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PDS - Photonics for Defense Systems
  • D. LeMaster (US) Air Force Research Laboratory

TuF2.1 - A REVIEW OF TURBULENCE EFFECTS ON INCOHERENT IMAGING SYSTEMS

Presentation Type
Invited Submission
Authors
  • D. LeMaster (US) Air Force Research Laboratory
Date
08/20/2019
Time
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Room
Pelican
Duration
30 Minutes
Lecture Time
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Abstract

Abstract

We review the fundamentals of how turbulence and refractivity degrade imaging system performance and discuss the tools used for characterizing these effects in the field.

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PDS - Photonics for Defense Systems
  • B. Pokines (US) Air Force Research Laboratory

TuF2.2 - Agile Science of Test and Evaluation - Innovation & Invention Dynamics

Presentation Type
Invited Submission
Authors
  • B. Pokines (US) Air Force Research Laboratory
Date
08/20/2019
Time
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Room
Pelican
Duration
30 Minutes
Lecture Time
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Abstract

Abstract

The April 2019 USAF Science and Technology Strategy sets objectives on transformational capabilities and research management; underscoring creativity. Strategies enhancing talent networks and relevance offer revolutionary science pathways. Discovering researchers, incorporating new teaming paradigms, and leveraging social media program examples are presented with related dynamics.
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PDS - Photonics for Defense Systems
  • A. Kanno (JP) National Institute of Information and Communications Technology

TuF2.3 - STUDY OF 90-GHZ PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA SYSTEM BASED ON CHROMATIC DISPERSION EFFECT IN THE OPTICAL FIBER

Presentation Type
Contributed Submission
Authors
  • A. Kanno (JP) National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
  • N. Yamamoto (JP) National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Date
08/20/2019
Time
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Room
Pelican
Duration
15 Minutes
Lecture Time
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Abstract

Abstract

Phased array antenna system is evaluated in the 90-GHz band using fiber-dispersion-based true time delay. Phase differences are induced by transmission of the optical fiber, without any additional equipment. Beam steering angle with a range of 5 degrees is successfully demonstrated with four horn-antenna elements.

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PDS - Photonics for Defense Systems
  • C. Campbell (US) 139 the Green

TuF2.4 - ADVANCED SOFTWARE FOR USER INTERFACE, USER CONTROL, DATA/IMAGE INPUT, AND TEST AUTOMATION FOR INFRARED LED SCENE PROJECTORS

Presentation Type
Invited Submission
Authors
  • C. Campbell (US) 139 the Green
  • P. Barakhshan (US) 139 the Green
  • A. Landwehr (US) 139 the Green
  • J. Volz (US) 139 the Green
  • F. Kiamilev (US) 139 the Green
Date
08/20/2019
Time
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Room
Pelican
Duration
15 Minutes
Lecture Time
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Abstract

Abstract

In order to adequately control, test, and analyze Infrared Scene Projectors (IRSP), a user
interface needed to be developed to maximize user efficiency. The IRSP control interface was developed
for high-performance image processing, automated testing, and data capture/analysis.

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OIST - Optical Imaging and Sensing Technology
  • G. Bohannon (US) Technology Service Corporation

TuF2.5 - NEAR FIELD IMAGING FOR RF SCATTERING ANALYSIS

Presentation Type
Contributed Submission
Authors
  • G. Bohannon (US) Technology Service Corporation
  • Y. Kwan (US) Technology Service Corporation
  • A. Bohannon (US) Technology Service Corporation
Date
08/20/2019
Time
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Room
Pelican
Duration
15 Minutes
Lecture Time
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Abstract

Abstract

We present a method for computing a fully focused radiative near field image for MMW and sub-MMW scattering analysis purposes including establishing baseline comparisons with real time tactical imaging methods. These near field effects may be encountered in end-game RF seeker and fuzing situations.

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PDS - Photonics for Defense Systems
  • G. Ejzak (US) University of Delaware

TuF2.6 - “HYBRID DAC” APPROACH TO INCREASING DYNAMIC RANGE AND SIGNAL TO NOISE IN IRSP SYSTEMS.

Presentation Type
Invited Submission
Authors
  • G. Ejzak (US) University of Delaware
  • M. Hernandez (US) University of Delaware
  • A. Landwehr (US) University of Delaware
  • F. Kiamilev (US) university of Delaware
Date
08/20/2019
Time
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Room
Pelican
Duration
15 Minutes
Lecture Time
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Abstract

Abstract

We propose and show preliminary test results on a system to improve dynamic range and signal to noise ratio (SNR) in an infrared (IR) light-emitting diode (LED) display system by splitting the digital-to-analog conversion between the close-support electronics (CSE) and the read-in integrated-circuit (RIIC).

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