Mr. Eric M. Olson Profile

Eric M. Olson

at Quantum3D Inc

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2003 Paper

Utilizing commercial off-the-shelf PC graphics hardware for real-time hardware-in-the-loop scene generation

Eric Olson, Jeffrey Potter

Proceedings Volume 5092, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.486965

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Sensors, Light sources and illumination, Image sensors, RGB color model, Projection systems, Infrared sensors, Image processing, Computer simulations, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2001 Paper

Characterization of the WISP array performance in ambient and cryogenic operating environments

James Kircher, Eric Olson, Thomas Bergin, David Flynn

Proceedings Volume 4366, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.438067

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Resistors, Nonuniformity corrections, Cryogenics, Projection systems, Temperature metrology, Field effect transistors, Mid-IR, Calibration, Radiometric resolution

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2001 Paper

Nonuniformity correction using a flood technique and 1:1 mapping

Eric Olson, Thomas Bergin

Proceedings Volume 4366, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.438099

KEYWORDS: Nonuniformity corrections, Resistors, Sensors, Floods, Black bodies, Projection systems, Point spread functions, Frame grabbers, Calibration, Medium wave

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2001 Paper

Measurements of the accuracy of projecting point sources with a resistor array projector

David Flynn, Eric Olson, George Goldsmith

Proceedings Volume 4366, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.438069

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Projection systems, Point spread functions, Sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Error analysis, Image processing, Convolution, Analytical research, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2001 Paper

Optimization of resistor array infrared projector temporal response

Eric Olson, Owen Williams, Rhoe Thompson

Proceedings Volume 4366, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.438097

KEYWORDS: Projection systems, Infrared radiation, Resistors, Thermography, Temperature metrology, Black bodies, Signal processing, Calibration, Field effect transistors, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2000 Paper

Resolution and dynamic range capabilities of dynamic infrared scene projection systems

Eric Olson, Owen Williams, Robert Lee Murrer, James Kircher

Proceedings Volume 4027, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391689

KEYWORDS: Infrared radiation, Nonuniformity corrections, Infrared imaging, Commercial off the shelf technology, Projection systems, RGB color model, Thermography, Mid-IR, Temperature metrology, Transform theory

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2000 Paper

Innovations in IR projector arrays

Barry Cole, B. Higashi, Jeff Ridley, J. Holmen, K. Newstrom, C. Zins, K. Nguyen, Steven Weeres, Burgess Johnson, Robert Stockbridge, Robert Lee Murrer, Eric Olson, Thomas Bergin, James Kircher, David Flynn

Proceedings Volume 4027, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391704

KEYWORDS: Raster graphics, Cameras, Semiconducting wafers, Projection systems, Mid-IR, Electronics, Capacitors, Annealing, Field effect transistors, Infrared cameras

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 1999 Paper

Nonuniformity correction of a resistor array infrared scene projector

Eric Olson, Robert Lee Murrer

Proceedings Volume 3697, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352919

KEYWORDS: Resistors, Nonuniformity corrections, Sensors, Cameras, Projection systems, Calibration, Infrared radiation, Imaging infrared seeker, Digital signal processing, Image segmentation

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Proceedings Article | 13 July 1998 Paper

Projector nonuniformity and spatial effects modeling

David Flynn, Steven Marlow, Eric Olson

Proceedings Volume 3368, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316366

KEYWORDS: Projection systems, Cameras, Sensors, Point spread functions, Mathematical modeling, Error analysis, Neodymium, Nonuniformity corrections, Calibration, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 13 July 1998 Paper

Demonstration of KHILS two-color IR projection capability

Lawrence Jones, Jason Coker, Dennis Garbo, Eric Olson, Robert Lee Murrer, Thomas Bergin, George Goldsmith, Dennis Crow, Andrew Guertin, Michael Dougherty, Thomas Marler, Virgil Timms

Proceedings Volume 3368, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316367

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Resistors, Calibration, Black bodies, Long wavelength infrared, Optical filters, Reflectivity, Mid-IR, Staring arrays, Projection systems

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For more than a decade, there has been considerable discussion about using different IR bands for the detection of low contrast military targets. Theory predicts that a target can have little to no contrast against the background in one IR band while having a discernible signature in another IR band. A significant amount of effort has been invested towards establishing hardware that is capable of simultaneously imaging in two IR bands to take advantage of this phenomenon. Focal plane arrays (FPA) are starting to materialize with this simultaneous two-color imaging capability. The Kinetic Kill Vehicle Hardware-in-the-loop Simulator (KHILS) team of the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility (GWEF), both at Eglin AFB, FL, have spent the last 10 years developing the ability to project dynamic IR scenes to imaging IR seekers. Through the Wideband Infrared Scene Projector (WISP) program, the capability to project two simultaneous IR scenes to a dual color seeker has been established at KHILS. WISP utilizes resistor arrays to produce the IR energy. Resistor arrays are not ideal blackbodies. The projection of two IR colors with resistor arrays, therefore, requires two optically coupled arrays. This paper documents the first demonstration of two-color simultaneous projection at KHILS. Agema cameras were used for the measurements. The Agema's HgCdTe detector has responsivity from 4 to 14 microns. A blackbody and two IR filters (MWIR equals 4.2 t 7.4 microns, LWIR equals 7.7 to 13 microns) were used to calibrate the Agema in two bands. Each filter was placed in front of the blackbody one at a time, and the temperature of the blackbody was stepped up in incremental amounts. The output counts from the Agema were recorded at each temperature. This calibration process established the radiance to Agema output count curves for the two bands. The WISP optical system utilizes a dichroic beam combiner to optically couple the two resistor arrays. The transmission path of the beam combiner provided the LWIR (6.75 to 12 microns), while the reflective path produced the MWIR (3 to 6.5 microns). Each resistor array was individually projected into the Agema through the beam combiner at incremental output levels. Once again the Agema's output counts were recorded at each resistor array output level. These projections established the resistor array output to Agema count curves for the MWIR and LWIR resistor arrays. Using the radiance to Agema counts curves, the MWIR and LWIR resistor array output to radiance curves were established. With the calibration curves established, a two-color movie was projected and compared to the generated movie radiance values. By taking care to correctly account for the spectral qualities of the Agema camera, the calibration filters, and the diachroic beam combiner, the projections matched the theoretical calculations. In the near future, a Lockheed- Martin Multiple Quantum Well camera with true two-color IR capability will be tested.

Proceedings Article | 13 July 1998 Paper

Closed-loop real-time infrared scene generator

Dennis Crow, Charles Coker, Dennis Garbo, Eric Olson

Proceedings Volume 3368, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316378

KEYWORDS: Databases, Infrared radiation, OpenGL, Infrared imaging, Sensors, Composites, Visualization, Human-machine interfaces, Physics, Missiles

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Proceedings Article | 13 July 1998 Paper

Demonstration of innovative techniques used for real-time closed-loop infrared scene generation

Eric Olson, Charles Coker, Jason Coker, Dennis Garbo

Proceedings Volume 3368, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316376

KEYWORDS: Computer simulations, Nonuniformity corrections, Sensors, Infrared imaging, Signal processing, Infrared radiation, Missiles, Zoom lenses, Resistors, Commercial off the shelf technology

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Proceedings Article | 13 July 1998 Paper

Infrared model development for a high-speed imaging fuze

Dennis Garbo, Eric Olson, Dennis Crow, Charles Coker, Donald Cunard

Proceedings Volume 3368, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316377

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Volume rendering, Missiles, Algorithm development, Visualization, Infrared imaging, Environmental sensing, Databases, Signal processing, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Development and generation of high-fidelity IR scenes to support testing requirements at the Kinetic Kill Vehicle Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator (KHILS) facility at Eglin AFB, Florida has been the mission for the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) scene generation team throughout the past ten years. During that time scene generation efforts have supported operational scenarios ranging from surveillance through terminal homing. Recent programs have required the development of IR target and background models to support the testing needs of a high-speed fuze. Development of IR models and techniques to support high-speed fuze applications required advancing the state-of-the-art in IR scene generation. This effort required the development of several target models not available from other sources. In addition, due to the unusual proximity fuze seeker configuration that utilizes a wide angle lens to encompass a full 360 degree field-of-view (FOV) and very fast frame rate requirements, normal scene generation techniques were not adequate. Hundreds of scenarios consisting of hundreds of image frames were needed to develop the fuzing algorithms. This scene generation requirement necessitated that realistic scene sequences be produced in minutes rather than hours. This paper discusses the IR model development path to generate IR scene sequences to support the algorithm development for this fuzing program. The discussion describes the process and unique modeling techniques that were implemented to build foreign target models that include fighter and bomber aircraft, low-flying cruise missiles, and helicopters. Implementation of appropriate rendering techniques to support the generation of backgrounds that include atmospherics, terrain, and sea for realistic target engagements are also discussed. Finally, a description of the process utilized in merging IR model and commercial hardware solutions to satisfy the IR scene generation requirements for this program is presented.

Proceedings Article | 15 July 1997 Paper

Rendering energy-conservative scenes in real time

Eric Olson, Dennis Garbo, Dennis Crow, Charles Coker

Proceedings Volume 3084, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280954

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Visualization, 3D acquisition, Infrared imaging, Sensors, Signal processing, 3D image processing, Computer simulations, Software development, Infrared signatures

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 1997 Paper

Real-time IR scene generation of aircraft targets

Dennis Crow, Eric Olson, Dennis Garbo, Charles Coker

Proceedings Volume 3084, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280948

KEYWORDS: Databases, Sensors, Physics, Infrared radiation, Composites, Atmospheric sensing, Infrared signatures, Reflection, Systems modeling, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 1997 Paper

Simplified method for the hardware implementation of nonuniformity correction on a resistor-array infrared scene projector

Lawrence Jones, Eric Olson, Robert Lee Murrer, Allen Andrews

Proceedings Volume 3084, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280944

KEYWORDS: Resistors, Nonuniformity corrections, Sensors, Projection systems, Field effect transistors, Data storage, Staring arrays, Imaging infrared seeker, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 1997 Paper

Timing considerations for integrating a flickerless projector with an imaging sensor

David Flynn, Breck Sieglinger, Robert Lee Murrer, Lawrence Jones, Eric Olson, Allen Andrews, James Gordon

Proceedings Volume 3084, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280943

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Projection systems, Device simulation, Resistors, Missiles, Infrared radiation, Imaging systems, Optical sensors, Sensors, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 17 June 1996 Paper

Characterization measurements of the wideband infrared scene projector resistor array

Lawrence Jones, Eric Olson, George Goldsmith

Proceedings Volume 2742, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.243006

KEYWORDS: Resistors, Radiometry, Prototyping, High dynamic range imaging, Projection systems, Black bodies, Field effect transistors, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Imaging infrared seeker

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Kinetic energy weapon (KEW) programs under the Ballistic Missile Defense Office (BMDO) need high fidelity, fast framing infrared (IR) imaging seekers. As imaging sensors have matured to support BMDO, the complexity of functions assigned to the KEW weapon systems has amplified the necessity for robust hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation facilities to reduce program risk. Tactical weapon systems are also turning to imaging focal plane array (FPA) seekers. They too require more sophisticated HWIL testing. The IR projector, an integral component of a HWIL simulation, must reproduce the real world with enough fidelity that the unit-under-tests's (UUT) software will respond to the projected scenario of images as though it were viewing the real world. The MOSFET resistor array IR scene projector shows great promise in cryogenic vacuum chamber as well as room temperature testing. Under the wideband infrared scene projector (WISP) program, an enhanced version of the resistor array is currently under development. When the WISP system is delivered, the projector will consist of a 512 by 512 baseline array with the center 128 by 128 resistors having a higher output capability. For the development stage of the program, 512 by 512 prototype baseline and 128 by 128 prototype high dynamic range (HDR) arrays have been fabricated separately. Characterization measurements to include: spectral output, dynamic range capability, apparent temperature, rise time, fall time, cross talk, and current consumption have been accomplished on the prototype baseline and HDR arrays at the Kinetic Kill Vehicle Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator (KHILS) Facility and the Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility (GWEF). Results from the measurements show the HDR array dynamic range is an order of magnitude greater than its predecessor. Other parameters such as droop, rise time, etc., either meet or are close to meeting system specifications. The final design of the arrays is currently in progress based on these results.

Proceedings Article | 24 May 1996 Paper

Real-time three-dimensional infrared scene generation utilizing commercially available hardware

Dennis Garbo, Eric Olson, Charles Coker, Dennis Crow

Proceedings Volume 2741, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.241095

KEYWORDS: Visualization, 3D acquisition, Sensors, Computer simulations, Infrared radiation, Computing systems, Signal processing, Databases, 3D modeling, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 1996 Paper

Investigation of the optical sampling between the infrared resistor array projector and the unit under test for hardware-in-the-loop testing

Lawrence Jones, Eric Olson, Robert Lee Murrer

Proceedings Volume 2741, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.241132

KEYWORDS: Resistors, Cameras, Point spread functions, Projection systems, Image registration, Staring arrays, Field effect transistors, Calibration, Control systems, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 1996 Paper

Real-time range generation for ladar hardware-in-the-loop testing

Eric Olson, Charles Coker

Proceedings Volume 2741, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.241126

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Computer simulations, Visualization, Computer graphics, Silicon, Image processing, Hardware in the loop testing, Infrared imaging, Laminated object manufacturing, Human-machine interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 1995 Paper

Nonuniformity correction of, and calibrated projection with, a resistor array infrared scene projector

Lawrence Jones, Eric Olson, James Kircher, Robert Stockbridge

Proceedings Volume 2469, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.210633

KEYWORDS: Resistors, Nonuniformity corrections, Projection systems, Calibration, Staring arrays, Imaging infrared seeker, Cameras, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 1994 Paper

Characterization and nonuniformity correction of a resistor array infrared scene projector

Robert Stockbridge, George Goldsmith, David Edwards, Andrew Guertin, Lawrence Jones, Eric Olson

Proceedings Volume 2223, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177945

KEYWORDS: Resistors, Projection systems, Imaging infrared seeker, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Nonuniformity corrections, Infrared technology, Missiles, Defense and security, Semiconductors

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