Simulation of a new 3D imaging sensor for identifying difficult military targets

Harvey, Christophe; Wood, Jonathan; Randall, Peter N.; Watson, Graham H.; Smith, Gordon S.

doi:10.1117/12.785152

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“…The quality of the imagery may also be degraded through image blurring effects as can occur if a camera stabiliser fails (Figure 3). Although image blur can be reduced using image restoration processing [11], the image quality is still compromised.…”

Section: Testing Recording and Truth Datamentioning

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Data gathering trials for the development of military imaging systems

Niebla,

Hickman,

Koh

et al. 2023

Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XX

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Data gathering trials remain an important part of the development and testing of imaging sensor systems. However, the role of trials has evolved to reflect emergent technology, engineering methodologies, operational requirements, and project constraints such as schedule and cost. The changing nature of data gathering trials is reviewed. Although trial programmes are still used for product acceptance, there has been an increased demand for trial data to support the design process. In this paper, the emphasis is on air-to-ground image-based military systems where the timely availability of relevant image data is critical to the development of advanced image processing software which, in turn, underpins the performance of the latest imaging systems. Other factors which affect the nature of trial programmes are also considered. These include the widespread availability of synthetic image generators and the use of low-cost drones as either targets or sensor platforms. Furthermore, the increasing use of AI data processing techniques demands a larger and more diverse image data set for training and evaluation purposes. Against this background of changing requirements, trial planning has become increasingly important. Although the great flexibility of low-cost commercial drones has resulted in them becoming a preferred solution for camera platforms, they present unique challenges, ranging from logistics through to image truthing of target locations. These issues are discussed, and recommendations made based on experience gained through multiple trial programmes.

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Section: Testing Recording and Truth Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

Data gathering trials for the development of military imaging systems

Niebla,

Hickman,

Koh

et al. 2023

Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XX

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“…This simulation program is commercially available, but unfortunately, the ladar module (which was scheduled to be working a couple of years ago) seems to be postponed. Sources indicated further progress of their burst illumination (BIL) simulation, and in April 2008 they presented 3D imaging sensor simulation based on CameoSim (Harvey, 2008).…”

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A Ray Tracing Based Model for 3d Ladar Systems

Chevalier¹

2011

Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications

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This paper describes an approach to simulate long range laser based 3D imaging sensor systems. The model is based on a ray tracing principle where a large amount of rays are sent from a sensor towards the scene. The scene, the target surface, and the atmosphere affect the rays and the final light energy distribution is acquired by a receiver, where sensor data is generated. The approach includes advanced descriptions of the materials in the scene, and modeling of several effects in the atmosphere and the receiver electronics. A turbulence model is included to achieve realistic long range simulations. Examples of simulations and corresponding real world data collection are shown. Model validations are presented.

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