IRST testing methodologies: Maritime Infrared Background Simulator
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In this paper we discuss methodologies to incorporate the effects of environments and scenarios in the testing of IRST
systems. The proposed methodology is based on experience with sea based IRST trials combining the possibilities of
performance assessment in required scenarios to the real performance in available coastal scenarios. For this purpose
testing procedures depend strongly on accurate infrared target, background and atmosphere models. In particular,
background effects can be dominating the performance in clutter conditions and can also dominate contrast values. For
this purpose a maritime background model has been developed for use in test procedures. The model generates a scene
image sequence containing background structure, including sea, sky, clouds, coastal and sun glint information up to a
frame rate of 25 Hz.
systems. The proposed methodology is based on experience with sea based IRST trials combining the possibilities of
performance assessment in required scenarios to the real performance in available coastal scenarios. For this purpose
testing procedures depend strongly on accurate infrared target, background and atmosphere models. In particular,
background effects can be dominating the performance in clutter conditions and can also dominate contrast values. For
this purpose a maritime background model has been developed for use in test procedures. The model generates a scene
image sequence containing background structure, including sea, sky, clouds, coastal and sun glint information up to a
frame rate of 25 Hz.
TNO Identifier
221374
Publisher
SPIE
Source title
Infrared Technology and Applications XXXII, 17 April, Orlando, FL. USA
Editor(s)
Andresen, B.F.
Fulop, G.F.
Norton, P.R.
Fulop, G.F.
Norton, P.R.
Place of publication
Bellingham,WA