Dr. Edward A. Watson Profile

Dr. Edward A. Watson

Researcher Sensor Technologies

SPIE Involvement:

Author

Area of Expertise:

Laser radar , Beam steering , Infrared imaging , Photon counting , Speckle

Publications (48)

Proceedings Article | 10 May 2018 Presentation + Paper

Atmospheric effects and impact on target classification for Synthetic Aperture Ladar (SAL) imagery

Rose Rustowicz, Jacob Ross, Lawrence Barnes, Brett Keaffaber, Brian Rigling, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 10636, 1063609 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2303925

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric modeling, Image classification, Synthetic aperture radar, Ray tracing, LIDAR, Error analysis, Sensors, Data modeling, Speckle, Synthetic aperture imaging

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2018 Presentation + Paper

Object recognition using low light level 3D point clouds

Kaitlyn Jones, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 10648, 106480A (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304659

KEYWORDS: Photons, Clouds, Photon counting, Pattern recognition, 3D image processing, LIDAR, Image resolution, 3D acquisition, Target recognition, Image filtering

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2017 Presentation + Paper

Signature stability in laser Doppler vibrometry

Thomas Iverson, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 10191, 101910G (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2266269

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Heterodyning, Speckle, Doppler effect, Vibrometry, Laser Doppler velocimetry, Speckle pattern, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2017 Presentation + Paper

Analysis of speckle and material properties in laider tracer

Jacob Ross, Brian Rigling, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 10201, 1020102 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2261157

KEYWORDS: Synthetic aperture imaging, Synthetic apertures, Electroluminescence, Data modeling, Sensors, Computer simulations, Speckle, LIDAR, Bidirectional reflectance transmission function, Optical simulations, Ray tracing, Reflectivity, Databases

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SPIE Journal Paper | 7 March 2017 Open Access

Comparison of flash lidar detector options

Paul McManamon, Paul Banks, Jeffrey Beck, Dale Fried, Andrew Huntington, Edward Watson

OE, Vol. 56, Issue 03, 031223, (March 2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.56.3.031223

KEYWORDS: Indium gallium arsenide, Interference (communication), Imaging systems, Sensors, LIDAR, Cameras, Avalanche photodetectors, Reflectivity, Mercury cadmium telluride, Readout integrated circuits

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2016 Paper

A comparison flash lidar detector options

Paul McManamon, Paul Banks, Jeffrey Beck, Andrew Huntington, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 9832, 983202 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2229068

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Indium gallium arsenide, LIDAR, Avalanche photodetectors, Sensors, Cameras, Reflectivity, Sun, Readout integrated circuits, Mercury cadmium telluride

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2015 Paper

Asymptotic modeling of synthetic aperture ladar sensor phenomenology

Robert Neuroth, Brian Rigling, Edmund Zelnio, Edward Watson, Vincent Velten, Todd Rovito

Proceedings Volume 9475, 94750D (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2178268

KEYWORDS: Synthetic aperture radar, Electro optical modeling, LIDAR, Image resolution, Sensors, Scattering, Automatic target recognition, Computer simulations, Geometrical optics, Image processing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 4 June 2012 Open Access

Special Section Guest Editorial: Active Imaging: Concepts, Components, and Applications

Edward Watson

OE, Vol. 51, Issue 6, 061301, (June 2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.51.6.061301

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Analytical research, Sensors, Polarization, Speckle, Avionic systems, Laser applications, Transmitters, Receivers, Photons

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2012 Paper

Wavefront control in a spatial heterodyne-based multi-aperture imager

Gui Min Wu, Nicholas Miller, Paul McManamon, Edward Watson, Joseph Haus

Proceedings Volume 8395, 839506 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.920504

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Imaging systems, Speckle, Visibility, Phase shift keying, Modulation, Diffraction, Wavefronts, Spatial frequencies, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2012 Paper

Speckle signatures of articulating humans

D. Conrad, E. Watson

Proceedings Volume 8382, 83820E (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.918922

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Correlation function, Speckle pattern, Motion estimation, Statistical analysis, Light scattering, 3D modeling, Sensors, Modulation, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2011 Paper

Conformal apertures: concepts and requirements

Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 8052, 805205 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887397

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Oscillators, Sensors, Diffraction, Wavefront sensors, Electrodes, Phased arrays, Phased array optics, Image processing, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2009 Paper

Speckle-field simulator characterization

Jared Cordray, Edward Watson, Igor Anisimov, Olga Korotkova

Proceedings Volume 7200, 72000Q (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815312

KEYWORDS: LCDs, Speckle, LIDAR, Control systems, Liquid crystals, Modulators, Polarizers, Polarization, Interferometers, Optical simulations

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2008 Open Access

Photon-counting passive 3D image sensing and processing for automatic target recognition

Seokwon Yeom, Bahram Javidi, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 6963, 696303 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.782748

KEYWORDS: Nonlinear filtering, Photon counting, Image filtering, 3D image processing, 3D image reconstruction, Digital filtering, 3D acquisition, Image processing, Automatic target recognition, Linear filtering

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Proceedings Article | 14 April 2008 Open Access

New paradigms for active and passive 3D remote object sensing, visualization, and recognition

P. McManamon, B. Javidi, E. Watson, M. DaneshPanah, R. Schulein

Proceedings Volume 6967, 69670E (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778343

KEYWORDS: 3D image processing, Sensors, 3D image reconstruction, Nonlinear filtering, LIDAR, 3D acquisition, Imaging systems, Automatic target recognition, Integral imaging, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2007 Paper

Distortion-tolerant object classification using photon counting three-dimensional integral imaging

Seokwon Yeom, Bahram Javidi, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 6778, 67780M (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.732362

KEYWORDS: Photon counting, 3D image processing, Integral imaging, Object recognition, 3D acquisition, Photodetectors, Image classification, Imaging systems, Radar imaging, Imaging arrays

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2007 Paper

Analysis of synthetic aperture integral imaging

Behnoosh Tavakoli, Mehdi DaneshPanah, Bahram Javidi, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 6778, 67780O (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.752621

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Image sensors, Integral imaging, Synthetic aperture radar, 3D image processing, Cameras, Error analysis, Monte Carlo methods, 3D image reconstruction, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2007 Open Access

Three-dimensional passive sensing photon counting for object classification

Seokwon Yeom, Bahram Javidi, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 6566, 656609 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.722433

KEYWORDS: 3D image processing, Photon counting, Imaging systems, Image classification, Integral imaging, Passive remote sensing, 3D acquisition, Photodetectors, Radar imaging, Imaging arrays

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

Binary wavefront control in the focal plane for improved fiber coupling in air-to-air laser communication

Peter Crabtree, Charles Woods, Jed Khoury, Matthew Goda, Michael Temple, Ed Watson

Proceedings Volume 6551, 65510M (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720077

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, Binary data, Turbulence, Spatial light modulators, Wave propagation, Phase modulation, Wavefront sensors, Signal detection, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2006 Open Access

Photon counting three-dimensional passive sensing and object recognition

Bahram Javidi, Edward Watson, Seokwon Yeom

Proceedings Volume 6201, 62010K (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668055

KEYWORDS: Nonlinear filtering, Photon counting, Integral imaging, 3D image processing, Passive remote sensing, Image filtering, Automatic target recognition, Object recognition, 3D acquisition, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2005 Paper

Nonmechanical steering of the field of view of broad spectral band optical systems

Paul McManamon, Edward Watson, Jianru Shi, Philip Bos

Proceedings Volume 5873, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.614932

KEYWORDS: Beam steering, Phased array optics, Dispersion, Liquid crystals, Fourier transforms, Microlens array, Imaging systems, Electrodes, Polymers, Microlens

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2004

Wide-angle decentered lens beam steering for infrared countermeasures applications

Jennifer Gibson, Bradley Duncan, Edward Watson, John Loomis

OE, Vol. 43, Issue 10, (October 2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1789137

KEYWORDS: Beam steering, Germanium, Code v, Infrared countermeasures, Gaussian beams, Chemical elements, Microlens array, Lens design, Optical engineering, Receivers

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2002

Sensitivity comparison of ladar receivers designed to detect glint targets

C. Brewer, Bradley Duncan, Edward Watson

OE, Vol. 41, Issue 07, (July 2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1479709

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Signal to noise ratio, Target detection, LIDAR, Infrared cameras, Crystals, Sensors, Image intensifiers, Upconversion, Reflectivity

Proceedings Article | 10 October 2001 Paper

Nonmechanical beam steering for passive sensors

Paul McManamon, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 4369, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.445284

KEYWORDS: Beam steering, Phased array optics, Diffraction, Sensors, Passive sensors, Electro optical sensors, Wavefronts, Analytical research, Prisms, Optical design

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Proceedings Article | 10 October 2001 Paper

Broadband image steering using a liquid crystal device

Jeffrey Weinschenk, Russell Hardie, Kenneth Barnard, Scott Harris, Paul McManamon, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 4369, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.445285

KEYWORDS: Image restoration, Liquid crystals, Molecules, Filtering (signal processing), Prisms, Electrodes, Convolution, Diffraction, Deconvolution, LCDs

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1999 Paper

Applications and requirements for nonmechanical beam steering in active electro-optic sensors

Edward Watson, Donald Miller, Paul McManamon

Proceedings Volume 3633, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349329

KEYWORDS: Beam steering, Actuators, Sensors, Phase shifts, Phased arrays, Phased array optics, Switching, Microlens array, Wavefronts, Electro optics

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 1998 Paper

Fill factor improvement using microlens arrays

Edward Watson, Donald Miller, Kenneth Barnard

Proceedings Volume 3276, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.302390

KEYWORDS: Microlens array, Microlens, Sensors, Wavefronts, Objectives, Detector arrays, Spatial light modulators, Modulators, Diffraction, Imaging systems

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 1998

High-resolution image reconstruction from a sequence of rotated and translated frames and its application to an infrared imaging system

Russell Hardie, Kenneth Barnard, John Bognar, Ernest Armstrong, Edward Watson

OE, Vol. 37, Issue 01, (January 1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601623

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Image restoration, Imaging systems, Sensors, Reconstruction algorithms, Image registration, Forward looking infrared, Infrared imaging, Image analysis, Optical engineering

Proceedings Article | 7 July 1997 Paper

Optical beam steering using surface micromachined gratings and optical phased arrays

David Burns, Victor Bright, Steven Gustafson, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 3131, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277738

KEYWORDS: Phased array optics, Diffraction, Optical components, Beam steering, Gold, Oxides, Diffraction gratings, Silicon, Microelectromechanical systems, Micromirrors

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Proceedings Article | 7 July 1997 Paper

Optical beam steering using phased array technology

Paul McManamon, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 3131, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277742

KEYWORDS: Phased array optics, Beam steering, Phase shifts, Liquid crystals, Microlens array, Adaptive optics, Microlens, Optical components, Phased arrays, Optical design

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Proceedings Article | 16 June 1997 Paper

High-resolution image reconstruction from a sequence of rotated and translated infrared images

Russell Hardie, Stephen Cain, Kenneth Barnard, John Bognar, Ernest Armstrong, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 3063, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.276061

KEYWORDS: Image resolution, Infrared imaging, Imaging systems, Image restoration, Infrared radiation, Reconstruction algorithms, Sensors, Image registration, Image analysis, Point spread functions

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Proceedings Article | 16 June 1997 Paper

Nonmechanically steered passive imaging sensors: restoration of dispersion-degraded imagery via Wiener filtering

Kenneth Barnard, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 3063, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.276062

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Filtering (signal processing), Diffraction, Imaging systems, Point spread functions, Sensors, Image restoration, Optical sensors, Phased array optics, Electronic filtering

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 1997 Paper

Microactuated mirrors for beam steering

Steven Gustafson, Gordon Little, David Burns, Victor Bright, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 3008, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271404

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Beam steering, Electrodes, Optical components, Capacitance, Optical design, Diffraction, Feedback signals, Actuators, Microactuators

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 1997

Book Review: Photonics Rules of Thumb. By John Lester Miller and Ed Friedman

Edward Watson

OE, Vol. 36, Issue 04, (April 1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601287

KEYWORDS: Holography, Ocean optics, Photonics, 3D image reconstruction, Electro optical systems, Sensors, Eye, Diffraction, Holograms, Interferometry

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 December 1996

Measurement and modeling of the angular dispersion in liquid crystal broadband beam steering devices

Vincent Dominic, Alan Carney, Edward Watson

OE, Vol. 35, Issue 12, (December 1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601095

KEYWORDS: Beam steering, Beam propagation method, Liquid crystals, Diffraction, Electrodes, Instrument modeling, Diffraction gratings, Image filtering, Optical engineering, Solids

Proceedings Article | 23 September 1996 Paper

Micromirror arrays for coherent beam steering and phase control

Steven Gustafson, Gordon Little, Victor Bright, John Comtois, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 2881, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.251257

KEYWORDS: Micromirrors, Beam steering, Beam shaping, Phased arrays, Control systems, Electrodes, Aberration correction, Phased array optics, Diffraction, Optical simulations

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 1996 Paper

Realizing micro-opto-electro-mechanical devices through a commercial surface-micromachining process

Victor Bright, John Comtois, Darren Sene, J. Robert Reid, Steven Gustafson, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 2687, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.234634

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Actuators, Microopto electromechanical systems, Fresnel lenses, Interferometers, Oxides, Diffraction gratings, Silicon, Microelectromechanical systems, Semiconductor lasers

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 1996 Paper

Analysis of optical beam steering using phased micromirror arrays

Edward Watson, Angela Miller

Proceedings Volume 2687, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.234637

KEYWORDS: Micromirrors, Beam steering, Mirrors, Phased arrays, Phased array optics, Phase shifts, Modulators, Diffraction, Beam analyzers, Liquid crystals

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 1996 Paper

Micromirror arrays for active optical aberration control

Steven Gustafson, Theresa Tuthill, Edward Watson

Proceedings Volume 2687, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.234629

KEYWORDS: Micromirrors, Chemical elements, Beam shaping, Optical arrays, Optical aberrations, Optical components, Algorithms, Control systems, Optical discs, Optical storage

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 1995

Effects of image noise on submicroscan interpolation

Kenneth Barnard, Edward Watson

OE, Vol. 34, Issue 11, (November 1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.213572

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Spatial frequencies, Sensors, Image quality, Optical filters, Image processing, Commercial off the shelf technology, Staring arrays, Computer simulations, Digital imaging

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 August 1995 Open Access

Book Review: Electro-Optical Imaging System Performance. By Gerald C. Holst

Edward Watson

OE, Vol. 34, Issue 08, (August 1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.34.8.bkrvw2

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 1994

Nonmechanical microscanning using optical space-fed phased arrays

Kenneth Barnard, Edward Watson, Paul McManamon

OE, Vol. 33, Issue 09, (September 1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.178261

KEYWORDS: Beam steering, Liquid crystals, Sensors, Phased array optics, Staring arrays, Phased arrays, Image filtering, Optical sensors, Spatial frequencies, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 8 July 1994 Paper

Nonmechanical microscanning using optical space-fed phased arrays

Kenneth Barnard, Edward Watson, Paul McManamon

Proceedings Volume 2224, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.180071

KEYWORDS: Beam steering, Liquid crystals, Optical sensors, Staring arrays, Sensors, Phased array optics, Phased arrays, Image processing, Spatial frequencies, Optical filters

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 1994 Paper

Application of dynamic gratings to broad spectral band beam steering

Edward Watson, Paul McManamon, Lawrence Barnes, Alan Carney

Proceedings Volume 2120, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177688

KEYWORDS: Beam steering, Diffraction gratings, Imaging systems, Microlens array, Diffraction, Phased arrays, Laser beam propagation, Beam controllers, Sensors, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 1994 Paper

Optical design considerations for agile beam steering

Edward Watson, Lawrence Barnes

Proceedings Volume 2120, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177689

KEYWORDS: Beam steering, Microlens array, Microlens, Diffraction gratings, Modulation, LIDAR, Diffraction, Phased arrays, Wavefronts, Phase shifts

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 1993

Applications look at the use of liquid crystal writable gratings for steering passive radiation

Paul McManamon, Edward Watson, Terry Dorschner, Lawrence Barnes

OE, Vol. 32, Issue 11, (November 1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.148094

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Liquid crystals, Beam steering, Phased array optics, Phase shifts, Birefringence, Long wavelength infrared, Passive sensors, Detector arrays, Mid-IR

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 November 1993

Analysis of beam steering with decentered microlens arrays

Edward Watson

OE, Vol. 32, Issue 11, (November 1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.148100

KEYWORDS: Microlens array, Microlens, Beam steering, Wavefronts, Diffraction gratings, Near field diffraction, Diffraction, Beam analyzers, Convolution, Electro optics

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 1993 Paper

Nonmechanical beam steering for active and passive sensors

Paul McManamon, Edward Watson, Terry Dorschner, Lawrence Barnes

Proceedings Volume 1969, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.154706

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Sensors, Beam steering, Phased array optics, Birefringence, Passive sensors, Phase shifts, Detector arrays, Long wavelength infrared, Mid-IR

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Proceedings Article | 16 September 1992 Paper

Aliasing and blurring in microscanned imagery

Edward Watson, Robert Muse, Fred Blommel

Proceedings Volume 1689, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137955

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Sensors, Detector arrays, Electro optical modeling, Optical filters, Computer simulations, Electro optical systems, Electro optics, Infrared imaging, Imaging systems

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