Optical Sensor Signal Processing Requirements For Ballistic Missile Defense

David M. Wilcox; Roy J. Nichols

doi:10.1117/12.959221

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24 December 1980 Optical Sensor Signal Processing Requirements For Ballistic Missile Defense

David M. Wilcox, Roy J. Nichols

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Proceedings Volume 0241, Real-Time Signal Processing III; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959221
Event: 24th Annual Technical Symposium, 1980, San Diego, United States

Abstract

The optical sensor signal processing requirements for ballistic missile defense are reviewed. The paper emphasizes the signal processing techniques employed, their requirements, and the resultant impact on signal processor hardware. Highlights of the system and sensor are included for understanding. Signal Processing requirements are addressed for both the exo and endo optical sensor systems. The paper constitutes a review, delineating the ten to hundred million instructions/sec throughputs, the several million bytes of storage, the advanced real-time algorithm developments required, and the requirements on signal processing architecture and hardware.

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David M. Wilcox and Roy J. Nichols "Optical Sensor Signal Processing Requirements For Ballistic Missile Defense", Proc. SPIE 0241, Real-Time Signal Processing III, (24 December 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959221

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