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Development of a high-definition IR LED scene projector

  • Dennis T. Norton
  • , Joe LaVeigne
  • , Greg Franks
  • , Steve McHugh
  • , Tony Vengel
  • , Jim Oleson
  • , Michael MacDougal
  • , David Westerfeld
  • Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc.
  • LLC
  • LLC

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInfrared Imaging Systems
Subtitle of host publicationDesign, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXVII
EditorsGerald C. Holst, Keith A. Krapels
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510600614
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
EventInfrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXVII - Baltimore, United States
Duration: Apr 19 2016Apr 21 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9820
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceInfrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXVII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period04/19/1604/21/16

Keywords

  • Hardware-in-the-loop
  • ILED
  • Infrared light emitting diode
  • Infrared scene projection
  • IRSP

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