Development of a high-definition IR LED scene projector

Dennis T. Norton Jr.; Joe LaVeigne; Greg Franks; Steve McHugh; Tony Vengel; Jim Oleson; Michael MacDougal; David Westerfeld

doi:10.1117/12.2225852

3 May 2016 Development of a high-definition IR LED scene projector

Dennis T. Norton Jr., Joe LaVeigne, Greg Franks, Steve McHugh, Tony Vengel, Jim Oleson, Michael MacDougal, David Westerfeld

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Proceedings Volume 9820, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXVII; 98200X (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2225852
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2016, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

Next-generation Infrared Focal Plane Arrays (IRFPAs) are demonstrating ever increasing frame rates, dynamic range, and format size, while moving to smaller pitch arrays.1 These improvements in IRFPA performance and array format have challenged the IRFPA test community to accurately and reliably test them in a Hardware-In-the-Loop environment utilizing Infrared Scene Projector (IRSP) systems. The rapidly-evolving IR seeker and sensor technology has, in some cases, surpassed the capabilities of existing IRSP technology. To meet the demands of future IRFPA testing, Santa Barbara Infrared Inc. is developing an Infrared Light Emitting Diode IRSP system. Design goals of the system include a peak radiance >2.0W/cm²/sr within the 3.0-5.0μm waveband, maximum frame rates >240Hz, and >4million pixels within a form factor supported by pixel pitches ≤32μm. This paper provides an overview of our current phase of development, system design considerations, and future development work.

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Dennis T. Norton Jr., Joe LaVeigne, Greg Franks, Steve McHugh, Tony Vengel, Jim Oleson, Michael MacDougal, and David Westerfeld "Development of a high-definition IR LED scene projector", Proc. SPIE 9820, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXVII, 98200X (3 May 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2225852

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