Dr. Paul L. McCarley Profile

Dr. Paul L. McCarley

Electronic Research Engineer at Air Force Research Lab

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (22)

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | June 24, 2014

A bio-inspired infrared imager with on chip object computation

Proc. SPIE. 9070, Infrared Technology and Applications XL

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Readout integrated circuits, Infrared imaging, Short wave infrared radiation, Imaging systems, Sensors, Image processing, Biomimetics, Infrared radiation, Infrared technology

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 5, 2009

A comparison of foveated acquisition and tracking performance relative to uniform resolution approaches

Proc. SPIE. 7321, Bio-Inspired/Biomimetic Sensor Technologies and Applications

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Detection and tracking algorithms, Imaging systems, Cameras, Wavelets, Error analysis, Image resolution, Optical tracking, Target acquisition, Filtering (signal processing)

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 12, 2007

Foveating infrared image sensors

Proc. SPIE. 6660, Infrared Systems and Photoelectronic Technology II

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Readout integrated circuits, Infrared sensors, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Infrared imaging, Imaging systems, Cameras, Sensors, Infrared radiation, Spatial resolution

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 14, 2007

Techniques for image preprocessing in variable acuity focal plane arrays

Proc. SPIE. 6542, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXIII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Staring arrays, Electronics, Detection and tracking algorithms, Imaging systems, Sensors, Image processing, Signal processing, Optical flow, Optical resolution

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 8, 2006

Performance of image processing techniques for efficient data management on the focal plane

Proc. SPIE. 6295, Infrared Detectors and Focal Plane Arrays VIII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Staring arrays, Readout integrated circuits, Infrared sensors, Infrared imaging, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Image processing, Parallel processing, Data processing

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 18, 2006

FPGA-based processor for high frame-rate target detection on cluttered backgrounds using LVASI sensors

Proc. SPIE. 6206, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Staring arrays, Image compression, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Image processing, Image resolution, Field programmable gate arrays, Optical flow, Target acquisition

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 17, 2006

Efficiency of image processing architectures near the focal plane array

Proc. SPIE. 6206, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXII

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 17, 2006

Imaging applications of large-format variable acuity superpixel imagers

Proc. SPIE. 6206, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXII

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Infrared imaging, Mid-IR, Image compression, Imaging systems, Cameras, Sensors, Image resolution, Infrared radiation, Spatial resolution

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 25, 2005

Adaptive image processing techniques for camera on a chip sensors

Proc. SPIE. 5881, Infrared and Photoelectronic Imagers and Detector Devices

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Staring arrays, Infrared sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Cameras, Sensors, Image processing, Image filtering, Algorithm development, System on a chip

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 31, 2005

Advanced image processing package for FPGA-based re-programmable miniature electronics

Proc. SPIE. 5783, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXI

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Nonuniformity corrections, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Image processing, Image resolution, Field programmable gate arrays, Atmospheric corrections, Velocimetry, Target acquisition

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 30, 2004

Miniature embedded real-time image processor system for smart sensor systems

Proc. SPIE. 5406, Infrared Technology and Applications XXX

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Electronics, Digital signal processing, Imaging systems, Cameras, Sensors, Image processing, Video, Field programmable gate arrays, Video processing

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 30, 2004

Digital emulation of analog components

Proc. SPIE. 5406, Infrared Technology and Applications XXX

KEYWORDS: Digital signal processing, Clocks, Capacitors, Sensors, Diffusion, Capacitance, Very large scale integration, Resistors, Analog electronics, Digital electronics

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 30, 2004

Large-format variable spatial acuity superpixel imaging: visible and infrared systems applications

Proc. SPIE. 5406, Infrared Technology and Applications XXX

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Infrared imaging, Mid-IR, Visible radiation, Imaging systems, Sensors, Biomimetics, Infrared radiation, Spatial resolution, Infrared technology

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | January 5, 2004

Detecting low-contrast moving point targets

Proc. SPIE. 5204, Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets 2003

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Signal to noise ratio, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Image processing, Wavefronts, Wave propagation, Signal processing, Analog electronics, Algorithm development

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | October 10, 2001

AIRS FPA applied to the MIRIADS: powerful infrared systems applications

Proc. SPIE. 4369, Infrared Technology and Applications XXVII

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Readout integrated circuits, Nonuniformity corrections, Infrared sensors, Infrared imaging, Imaging systems, Sensors, Image processing, Retina, Infrared radiation

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | October 10, 2001

MIRIADS: miniature infrared imaging applications development system description and operation

Proc. SPIE. 4369, Infrared Technology and Applications XXVII

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Infrared imaging, Digital signal processing, Imaging systems, Cameras, Sensors, Image processing, Image sensors, Signal processing, Infrared radiation

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | June 12, 2001

Recent developments in biologically inspired seeker technology

Proc. SPIE. 4288, Photodetectors: Materials and Devices VI

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Infrared sensors, Digital signal processing, Visualization, Imaging systems, Sensors, Image processing, Data processing, Signal processing, Analog electronics

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | July 26, 1999

Advances in biologically inspired on/near sensor processing

Proc. SPIE. 3698, Infrared Technology and Applications XXV

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Digital signal processing, Imaging systems, Sensors, Image processing, Retina, Image sensors, Data processing, Signal processing, Analog electronics

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | September 14, 1998

NeuroSeek dual-color image processing infrared focal plane array

Proc. SPIE. 3360, Infrared Readout Electronics IV

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Long wavelength infrared, Mid-IR, Electronics, Sensors, Image processing, Signal processing, Infrared radiation, Analog electronics, Binary data

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 30, 1995

Continuing developments in biologically inspired smart focal plane concepts

Proc. SPIE. 2474, Smart Focal Plane Arrays and Focal Plane Array Testing

KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Infrared sensors, Spatial filters, Sensors, Image processing, Retina, Smoothing, Convolution, Analog electronics, National Ignition Facility

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | October 20, 1993

Signal processor packaging design

Proc. SPIE. 1957, Architecture, Hardware, and Forward-Looking Infrared Issues in Automatic Target Recognition

KEYWORDS: Packaging, Electronics, Digital signal processing, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image processing, Data processing, Signal processing, Software development, Missiles, Algorithm development

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 27, 1993

Neuromorphic infrared focal plane performs sensor fusion on-plane local-contrast-enhancement spatial and temporal filtering

Proc. SPIE. 1961, Visual Information Processing II

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Photodiodes, Image sensors, Signal processing, Diodes, Infrared radiation, Analog electronics, Sensor fusion, Visual information processing, Filtering (signal processing)

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