Temporal measurements and scene projection testing of NAWC's fiber array projector using AEDC's laser-based Direct Write Scene Generator

Heard S. Lowry III; Lanny L. Holt; Robert Z. Dalbey; R. J. Tonucci

doi:10.1117/12.392534

24 July 2000 Temporal measurements and scene projection testing of NAWC's fiber array projector using AEDC's laser-based Direct Write Scene Generator

Heard S. Lowry III, Lanny L. Holt, Robert Z. Dalbey, R. J. Tonucci

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Proceedings Volume 4029, Targets and Backgrounds VI: Characterization, Visualization, and the Detection Process; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.392534
Event: AeroSense 2000, 2000, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The operation of the Direct Write Scene Generator (DWSG) at the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) to drive a fiber array projection system is reported. The fiber array absorbs the input radiation from the laser-based system and produces broadband infrared output through blackbody cavities fabricated on the ends of the optical fibers. A test program was accomplished to quantify the performance of the fiber array with respect to input laser power and optical pulse width. Static and dynamic scenes were also projected with the device and recorded with an IR camera system. This paper presents the results of this work.

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Heard S. Lowry III, Lanny L. Holt, Robert Z. Dalbey, and R. J. Tonucci "Temporal measurements and scene projection testing of NAWC's fiber array projector using AEDC's laser-based Direct Write Scene Generator", Proc. SPIE 4029, Targets and Backgrounds VI: Characterization, Visualization, and the Detection Process, (24 July 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.392534

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