Title :
Multisensor optoelectronic system
Author_Institution :
Interim Test Range, Orissa, India
Abstract :
Multisensor optoelectronic systems are an integral part of range instrumentation networks. The purpose of such instruments is to provide a permanent measurable record of a test or event. As applied to range tracking, the instrumentation must be capable of producing both qualitative and quantitative information on various flying objects under test. In this paper, an attempt has been made to discuss various issues related to electrooptical tracking systems and their performance study. The concept of image processing as applied to the target recognition and tracking has been analysed. A detailed discussion lies been carried out regarding the error budget estimate and the calibration methods. The associated management challenges related to the design and development of such a complex system has been highlighted
Keywords :
calibration; distance measurement; electro-optical devices; image processing; instrumentation; optical tracking; research and development management; sensor fusion; target tracking; calibration methods; electrooptical tracking systems; error budget estimate; flying objects; image processing; management challenges; multisensor optoelectronic systems; range instrumentation networks; range tracking; target recognition; target tracking; Atom optics; Electrooptic devices; Infrared detectors; Instruments; Optical films; Optical network units; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Target tracking; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering and Technology Management, 1998. Pioneering New Technologies: Management Issues and Challenges in the Third Millennium. IEMC '98 Proceedings. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Juan, PR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5082-0
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.1998.727731