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James Kircher

Lead Optical Systems Engineer

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Publications (18)

Proceedings Article | 4 August 2004 Paper

Synthetic IR signature control using emissivity enhancement techniques

Volodymyr Malyutenko, Oleg Malyutenko, Vyacheslav Bogatyrenko, Sergiy Chyrchyk, James Kircher, Robert Murrer, Donald Snyder

Proceedings Volume 5408, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.537758

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Visible radiation, Infrared imaging, Absorption, Silicon, Semiconductors, Germanium, Infrared radiation, Projection systems, Infrared signatures

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2001 Paper

Characterization of the WISP array performance in ambient and cryogenic operating environments

James Kircher, Eric Olson, Thomas Bergin, David Flynn

Proceedings Volume 4366, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.438067

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Resistors, Nonuniformity corrections, Cryogenics, Projection systems, Temperature metrology, Field effect transistors, Mid-IR, Calibration, Radiometric resolution

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2001 Paper

Development of IR-emitting infrared fibers at the Naval Research Laboratory

L. Brandon Shaw, Brian Cole, Jasbinder Sanghera, Ishwar Aggarwal, Frederic Kung, Shyam Bayya, Reza Mossadegh, Peter Thielen, James Kircher, Robert Lee Murrer

Proceedings Volume 4366, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.438060

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Mid-IR, Long wavelength infrared, Chalcogenide glass, Ions, Glasses, Analytical research, Terbium, Infrared radiation, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2000 Paper

Innovations in IR projector arrays

Barry Cole, B. Higashi, Jeff Ridley, J. Holmen, K. Newstrom, C. Zins, K. Nguyen, Steven Weeres, Burgess Johnson, Robert Stockbridge, Robert Lee Murrer, Eric Olson, Thomas Bergin, James Kircher, David Flynn

Proceedings Volume 4027, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391704

KEYWORDS: Raster graphics, Cameras, Semiconducting wafers, Projection systems, Mid-IR, Electronics, Capacitors, Annealing, Field effect transistors, Infrared cameras

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2000 Paper

Development of a two-color projection system for the KHILS Vacuum Cold Chamber (KVACC)

David Flynn, Steven Marlow, James Kircher, Eric Glattke, Robert Lee Murrer, John Weir

Proceedings Volume 4027, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391692

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Projection systems, Staring arrays, Sensors, Imaging systems, Cryogenics, Infrared radiation, Calibration, Control systems, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2000 Paper

Resolution and dynamic range capabilities of dynamic infrared scene projection systems

Eric Olson, Owen Williams, Robert Lee Murrer, James Kircher

Proceedings Volume 4027, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391689

KEYWORDS: Infrared radiation, Nonuniformity corrections, Infrared imaging, Commercial off the shelf technology, Projection systems, RGB color model, Thermography, Mid-IR, Temperature metrology, Transform theory

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 1999 Paper

Measurement of the wideband infrared scene projector (WISP) radiometric and thermal resolution

James Kircher, Steven Marlow, Thomas Bergin, W. Larry Herald

Proceedings Volume 3697, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352905

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Nonuniformity corrections, Electronics, Sensors, Black bodies, Radiometric resolution, Calibration, Projection systems, Temperature metrology, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 1999 Paper

Radiometric calibration procedures for a wideband infrared scene projector (WISP)

David Flynn, Steven Marlow, Thomas Bergin, James Kircher

Proceedings Volume 3697, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352906

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Projection systems, Calibration, Black bodies, Quantum well infrared photodetectors, Long wavelength infrared, Infrared radiation, Mid-IR, Temperature metrology, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 1999 Paper

Thermo-optical characterization of a low-background infrared chamber and wideband infrared scene projector (WISP) array for hardware-in-the-loop testing

Jack Lippert, David Flynn, Lawrence Jones, James Kircher

Proceedings Volume 3697, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352907

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Temperature metrology, Calibration, Helium, Sensors, Black bodies, Projection systems, Infrared radiation, Control systems, Nonuniformity corrections

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Proceedings Article | 13 July 1998 Paper

Radiometric, noise, and spatial characterization of the wideband infrared scene projector

Steven Marlow, David Flynn, James Kircher

Proceedings Volume 3368, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316363

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Projection systems, Black bodies, Calibration, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Data modeling, Infrared radiation, Analytical research, Nonuniformity corrections

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Proceedings Article | 13 July 1998 Paper

Characterization measurements of the wideband infrared scene projector (WISP) combined with the steerable laser projector (SLP)

James Kircher, Steven Marlow, Paul Mackin

Proceedings Volume 3368, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316364

KEYWORDS: Projection systems, Calibration, Sensors, Nonuniformity corrections, Computer simulations, Resistors, Infrared radiation, Control systems, Radio optics, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 1997 Paper

Integration and calibration of the steerable laser projector with the wideband infrared scene projector

James Kircher, Rhoe Thompson, Michael Cornell

Proceedings Volume 3084, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280945

KEYWORDS: Projection systems, Calibration, Sensors, Computer simulations, Imaging infrared seeker, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Semiconductor lasers, Optical simulations, Weapons

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 1996 Paper

Real-time implementation of structural and aero-optical effects for hypervelocity missiles

Rhoe Thompson, Walter Krawczyk, James Kircher, James Trolier

Proceedings Volume 2741, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.241106

KEYWORDS: Computer simulations, Missiles, Data modeling, Distortion, Signal processing, Sensors, Convolution, Energy based weapons, Control systems, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 1996 Paper

Design and calibration of the steerable laser projector

James Kircher, Michael Cornell

Proceedings Volume 2741, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.241123

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Projection systems, Semiconductor lasers, Calibration, Transmittance, Black bodies, Beam steering, Channel projecting optics, Lead, Diodes

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 1995 Paper

Nonuniformity correction of, and calibrated projection with, a resistor array infrared scene projector

Lawrence Jones, Eric Olson, James Kircher, Robert Stockbridge

Proceedings Volume 2469, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.210633

KEYWORDS: Resistors, Nonuniformity corrections, Projection systems, Calibration, Staring arrays, Imaging infrared seeker, Cameras, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Sensors

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 June 1994

Laser scophony infrared scene project

James Kircher, Steven Marlow, Michael Bastow

OE, Vol. 33, Issue 06, (June 1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.169720

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Adaptive optics, Projection systems, Staring arrays, Acousto-optics, Infrared radiation, Thermography, Infrared imaging, Electronics, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 25 November 1993 Paper

Design of the multiwavelength Scophony infrared scene projector

Kevin Thompson, James Kircher, Steven Marlow, Ronald Korniski, Robert Richwine

Proceedings Volume 2000, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.163629

KEYWORDS: Projection systems, Acousto-optics, Diffusers, Optical design, Scanners, Relays, Laser sources, Infrared radiation, Thermography, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 1992 Paper

Characterization of the multiwavelength Scophony infrared scene projector

J. Derickson, Stephen Hocheder, James Kircher, Steven Marlow

Proceedings Volume 1687, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137842

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Adaptive optics, Modulators, Projection systems, Control systems, Acousto-optics, Infrared radiation, Collimation, Crystals, Imaging systems

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