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This
five day short course is designed to review basic Infrared and
Electro-optical theory, as well as the practical application of
this theory, stressing correct and efficient ways to demonstrate
performance through flight test. The course addresses test plan
formulation and the determination of the necessary test points for
validating system capabilities. The first part of the course is
designed to review radiation theory, while the remainder is
arranged to review, in significant detail, typical electro-optical
system components, both passive and active electro-optical
systems, and various countermeasure systems.
Who
Should Attend:
This
course is designed for Program Managers, Test Pilots, Test
Engineers and Analysts or anyone involved with the test of
Commercial or Military EO/IR systems. Prerequisite experience
and/or training is not required for this course, however,
participants should have a working knowledge of basic college
mathematics and physics.
Course
Outline:
Introduction/overview
History and evolution of EO/IR
Current application of EO/IR |
Sources
of Radiation
Radiation theory
Artificial Sources
Natural Sources
Radiometry |
Atmospheric
Propagation of Radiation
Atmospheric Transmission
Propagation through Atmospheric Optical Turbulence
Aerodynamic Effects
Nonlinear Propagation: Thermal Blooming |
Target
Signatures
Area-weighted Temperature Difference
Diurnal Variations
Path Radiance
Sky Background
Active Targets |
Target
Discrimination
One-dimensional Detection
Two-dimensional Discrimination |
Range
Predictions
Range Prediction Methodology
Range Performance Probability
Two-fields of View
Resolution vs. Sensitivity
Line-of-sight Stabilization
Target Size
Zoom |
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Electro-optical
Components
Optical Materials
Optical Design
Optomechanical Scanning Applications, Techniques,
and Devices
Detectors
Readout Electronics
Cryogenic Cooling Systems
Displays, Film, and Reticles
Lasers |
Passive
Electro-Optical Systems
Infrared Line Scanning Systems
Forward Looking Infrared Systems
Staring-Sensor Systems
Infrared Search and Track Systems
Automatic Target Recognition Systems |
Active
Electro-Optical Systems
LASER RADAR
LASER Rangefinders
Millimetric Wave RADARs
Fiber Optic Systems
Sensor and Data Fusion |
Countermeasure
Systems
Warning Systems
Camouflage, Suppression, and Screening Systems
Active Infrared Countermeasures
Expendable Decoys
Optical and Sensor Protection
Obscuration Countermeasures |
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Costs:
$ 1,350, includes copies of course notes, textbook and
additional handouts.
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