Dr. Joseph P. Estrera Profile

Dr. Joseph P. Estrera

at Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc

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Author

Area of Expertise:

Night Vision , Electro-Optical Engineering , Image Fusion

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Profile Summary

Joseph Estrera is President of Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), Boise, Idaho, since January 2021 and previously Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for ASU since September 2013. He was formerly with L-3 Electro-Optical Systems and was with this company since 1992, Joe has been engaged in the development of photomultiplier, image intensifier, and infrared technologies and products for the last twenty nine years. He is active in the study of uncooled infrared technologies, image fusion technologies (image intensifier and infrared, IR sensors), and optics/electro-optics for advanced system development. He has numerous technical papers, patents, and industrial corporate awards under Litton Industries, Northrop Grumman, and L-3 Communications Corporation in the areas of III-V semiconductors materials, image intensification, thermal infrared imaging and night vision systems. He is an assistant adjunct professor of physics at the University of Texas at Dallas from 1996-2020.

Publications (22)

Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

Paper

Single and multiple event temporal response characteristics of ungated I2 tube systems

Joseph Estrera, Michael Bell, Matthew Johnson

Proceedings Volume 7688, 76880H (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851077

KEYWORDS: Power supplies, Image intensifiers, Light emitting diodes, PIN photodiodes, Microchannel plates, Electrons, Gallium arsenide, Luminescence, Light sources, Oscilloscopes

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

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Characterization of an InGaN-based photo-emissive device

J. Glesener, A. Dabiran, J. Estrera

Proceedings Volume 7666, 766620 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.858173

KEYWORDS: Indium gallium nitride, Sensors, Gallium nitride, Image intensifiers, Interfaces, Sapphire, Microchannel plates, Reflection, Indium, Quantum efficiency

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Proceedings Article | 26 February 2010 Paper

Paper

Two micron pore size MCP-based image intensifiers

John Glesener, Joseph Estrera

Proceedings Volume 7598, 759814 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.845816

KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Microchannel plates, Image intensifiers, Sensors, Optical resolution, Image resolution, Imaging systems, CMOS sensors, Cameras, Electro optical systems

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper

Paper

Digital image fusion systems: color imaging and low-light targets

Joseph Estrera

Proceedings Volume 7298, 72981C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.816283

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Infrared imaging, Sensors, Imaging systems, Image enhancement, Image processing, Infrared sensors, Thermography, Long wavelength infrared, Night vision systems

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper

Paper

Low light level limiting resolution of various digital imaging and image intensified systems

Joseph Estrera

Proceedings Volume 7326, 73260J (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.817056

KEYWORDS: CCD cameras, Image resolution, Imaging systems, Digital imaging, Cameras, Line scan image sensors, Night vision systems, Spatial resolution, Charge-coupled devices, Electro optical systems

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper

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Comparative analysis of pixel resolution of standard digital imaging formats to Generation III image intensifiers based on nighttime man-size target recognition

Joseph Estrera

Proceedings Volume 7326, 73260I (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.816452

KEYWORDS: Charge-coupled devices, Digital imaging, Target recognition, Imaging systems, Night vision systems, Image intensifiers, Digital cameras, Infrared imaging, Pixel resolution, Night vision

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper

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Localized signal-to-noise ratio of man and vehicle size targets

Joseph Estrera

Proceedings Volume 7298, 72983M (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.817057

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Sensors, Image analysis, Image fusion, Image processing, Infrared sensors, Infrared imaging, Imaging systems, Electro optical systems, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2009 Paper

Paper

Nitride image intensifiers

J. Glesener, A. Dabiran, J. Estrera

Proceedings Volume 7339, 73390S (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828755

KEYWORDS: Image intensifiers, Gallium nitride, Quantum efficiency, Microchannel plates, Sapphire, Image processing, Reflection, Diodes, Aluminum nitride, Magnesium

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2003 Paper

Paper

High-speed photocathode gating for generation III image intensifier applications

Joseph Estrera, Michael Saldana

Proceedings Volume 5079, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.487589

KEYWORDS: Image intensifiers, Microchannel plates, Power supplies, Image fusion, Imaging systems, Electrons, Gallium arsenide, Cameras, CCD cameras, Capacitance

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2003 Paper

Paper

Wide-field-of-view (WFOV) night vision goggle

Wayne Isbell, Joseph Estrera

Proceedings Volume 5079, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.487694

KEYWORDS: Night vision systems, Night vision goggles, Night vision, Goggles, Image intensifiers, Electro optical systems, Situational awareness sensors, Visualization, Target detection, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2003 Paper

Paper

Modern night vision goggles for advanced infantry applications

Joseph Estrera, Timothy Ostromek, Wayne Isbell, Antonio Bacarella

Proceedings Volume 5079, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.486380

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Night vision systems, Night vision goggles, Image intensifiers, Imaging systems, Sensors, Infrared sensors, Power supplies, Microchannel plates, Standards development

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Proceedings Article | 5 February 2003 Paper

Paper

Gated power supply technologies for advanced image intensifiers

Joseph Estrera, Michael Saldana

Proceedings Volume 4796, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450874

KEYWORDS: Power supplies, Microchannel plates, Electrons, Control systems, Image intensifiers, Night vision systems, Electronics, Night vision, Capacitance, Feedback signals

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Proceedings Article | 5 February 2003 Paper

Paper

Analysis of electron scattering in thin dielectric films used as ion barriers in Generation III image tubes

Timothy Sinor, Joseph Estrera

Proceedings Volume 4796, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450876

KEYWORDS: Ion beam finishing, Microchannel plates, Ions, Scattering, Aluminum, Signal to noise ratio, Monte Carlo methods, Dielectrics, Thin films, Image intensifiers

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Proceedings Article | 5 February 2003 Paper

Paper

Advanced image intensifier night vision system technologies: status and summary 2002

Joseph Estrera, Timothy Ostromek, Antonio Bacarella, Wayne Isbell, Mike Iosue, Michael Saldana, Timothy Beystrum

Proceedings Volume 4796, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450873

KEYWORDS: Night vision systems, Microchannel plates, Image intensifiers, Imaging systems, Power supplies, Image enhancement, Image fusion, Electrons, Enhanced vision, Standards development

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Proceedings Article | 10 October 2001 Paper

Paper

Fused reflected/emitted light sensors

Stuart Horn, James Campbell, Ronald Driggers, Thomas Soyka, Paul Norton, Philip Perconti, Timothy Ostromek, Joseph Estrera, Antonio Bacarella, Timothy Beystrum, Dean Scribner, Penny Warren

Proceedings Volume 4369, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.445276

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Target detection, Long wavelength infrared, Image processing, Signal to noise ratio, Optical sensors, Cameras, Imaging systems, Infrared sensors, Image fusion

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 2000 Paper

Paper

Long lifetime generation IV image intensifiers with unfilmed microchannel plate

Joseph Estrera, Edward Bender, A. Giordana, John Glesener, Mike Iosue, P. Lin, Timothy Sinor

Proceedings Volume 4128, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405881

KEYWORDS: Microchannel plates, Image intensifiers, Ions, Power supplies, Gallium arsenide, Glasses, Coating, Reliability, Cesium, Dielectrics

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 2000 Paper

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New frontiers in 21st century microchannel plate (MCP) technology: bulk conductive MCP-based image intensifiers

Timothy Sinor, Edward Bender, T. Chau, Joseph Estrera, A. Giordana, John Glesener, Mike Iosue, P. Lin, S. Rehg

Proceedings Volume 4128, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405876

KEYWORDS: Microchannel plates, Glasses, Ions, Hydrogen, Image intensifiers, Reliability, Silicon, Enhanced vision, Electro optical systems, Night vision

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 1999 Paper

Paper

High-reliability GaAs image intensifier with unfilmed microchannel plate

Edward Bender, Joseph Estrera, C. Ford, A. Giordana, John Glesener, P. Lin, A. Nico, Timothy Sinor, R. Smithson

Proceedings Volume 3749, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.354970

KEYWORDS: Microchannel plates, Image intensifiers, Gallium arsenide, Coating, Ions, Reliability, Dielectrics, Thin films, Contamination, Electron transport

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 1995 Paper

Paper

Development of extended red (1.0- to 1.3-um) image intensifiers

Joseph Estrera, Timothy Sinor, Keith Passmore, M. Rector

Proceedings Volume 2551, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.218625

KEYWORDS: Indium gallium arsenide, Image intensifiers, Indium, Near infrared, Spectroscopy, Gallium arsenide, Semiconductors, Image quality standards, Micro raman spectroscopy, Luminescence

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 1995 Paper

Paper

Extended blue GaAs image intensifiers

Timothy Sinor, Joseph Estrera, David Phillips, M. Rector

Proceedings Volume 2551, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.218624

KEYWORDS: Gallium arsenide, Aluminum, Image intensifiers, Heterojunctions, Interfaces, Absorption, Optical properties, Quantum efficiency, Electromagnetism, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 15 November 1993 Paper

Paper

Development of a 1- to 1.7-um image intensifier tube using a Generation III configuration

Joseph Estrera, Steve Lambert, Keith Passmore, David Phillips, Stan Vernon, Robert Glosser, William Flynt, M. Rector

Proceedings Volume 1952, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.161402

KEYWORDS: Indium gallium arsenide, Quantum efficiency, Image intensifiers, Crystals, Gallium arsenide, Near infrared, Micro raman spectroscopy, Infrared imaging, X-ray diffraction, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 1992 Paper

Paper

Systematic optical study of InxGa1-xAs on InP using photoluminescence, photoreflectance, and micro-Raman spectroscopy

Joseph Estrera, Walter Duncan, Yung Kao, H. Liu, Patrick Stevens, E. Beam

Proceedings Volume 1678, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60447

KEYWORDS: Indium gallium arsenide, Excitons, Phonons, Raman spectroscopy, Luminescence, Micro raman spectroscopy, Crystals, Scattering, Backscatter, Laser scattering

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Proceedings Volume Editor (1)

SPIE Conference Volume | 8 February 2007

Ultrafast Phenomena in Semiconductors and Nanostructure Materials XI and Semiconductor Photodetectors IV

Conference Committee Involvement (6)

Semiconductor Photodetectors IV

24 January 2007 | San Jose, California, United States

Semiconductor Photodetectors III

25 January 2006 | San Jose, California, United States

Semiconductor Photodetectors II

25 January 2005 | San Jose, California, United States

Vacuum and Solid State Photoelectronic Imagers, Detectors, and Systems II

5 August 2004 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Semiconductor Photodetectors

28 January 2004 | San Jose, CA, United States

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