Dr. Thomas H. Chyba Profile

Dr. Thomas H. Chyba

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optical remote sensing , laser applications , UV Raman spectroscopy , chemical identification algorithms , trace explosives detection

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Publications (19)

Proceedings Article | 3 June 2011 Paper

Threat representative droplet generation and surface interaction analysis

Steven Simpson, Thomas Chyba, Robert Jones, Gordon Harper, Diane Haslam

Proceedings Volume 8018, 80181S (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883952

KEYWORDS: Liquids, Cameras, Chemical analysis, Image processing, Spherical lenses, Sensors, Glasses, Capillaries, Head, Biological research

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

Long-range standoff detection of chemical, biological, and explosive hazards on surfaces

Augustus Way Fountain, Jason Guicheteau, William Pearman, Thomas Chyba, Steven Christesen

Proceedings Volume 7679, 76790H (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851785

KEYWORDS: Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Luminescence, Standoff detection, Explosives, Molecules, Plasma, Absorption, Contamination, Statistical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2010 Paper

Optimization of a chemical identification algorithm

Thomas Chyba, Brian Fisk, Christin Gunning, Kevin Farley, Amber Polizzi, David Baughman, Steven Simpson, Mohamed-Adel Slamani, Robert Almassy, Ryan Da Re, Eunice Li, Steve MacDonald, Ahmed Slamani, Scott Mitchell, Jay Pendell-Jones, Timothy Reed, Darren Emge

Proceedings Volume 7698, 76980A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850529

KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, Signal to noise ratio, Chemical analysis, Optimization (mathematics), Algorithm development, Sensors, Target detection, Statistical analysis, Raman spectroscopy, Toxicity

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2010 Paper

Wavelet-based denoising and baseline correction for enhancing chemical detection

Raghuveer Rao, Mohamed-Adel Slamani, Thomas Chyba, Darren Emge

Proceedings Volume 7698, 769808 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850307

KEYWORDS: Denoising, Wavelets, Wavelet transforms, Raman spectroscopy, Chemical detection, Linear filtering, Interference (communication), Biological detection systems, Roads, Environmental sensing

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Proceedings Article | 17 September 2009 Paper

Long range standoff detection of chemical and explosive hazards on surfaces

Augustus Way Fountain, Steven Christesen, Jason Guicheteau, William Pearman, Tom Chyba

Proceedings Volume 7484, 748403 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.835087

KEYWORDS: Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Luminescence, Standoff detection, Plasma, Molecules, Explosives, Absorption, Contamination, Statistical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2008 Paper

A algorithm benchmark data suite for chemical and biological (chem/bio) defense applications

Mohamed-Adel Slamani, Brian Fisk, Thomas Chyba, Darren Emge, Steve Waugh

Proceedings Volume 6969, 696903 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.784560

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Algorithm development, Defense and security, Copper, Raman spectroscopy, Roads, Signal processing, Chemical analysis, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2007 Paper

Spectral unmixing of agents on surfaces for the Joint Contaminated Surface Detector (JCSD)

Mohamed-Adel Slamani, Thomas Chyba, Howard LaValley, Darren Emge

Proceedings Volume 6699, 66991B (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.731496

KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, Diffractive optical elements, Nanoimprint lithography, Sensors, Chemical analysis, Target detection, Laser scattering, Molecules, Receivers, Raman scattering

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2004 Paper

Application of UV-Raman spectroscopy to the detection of chemical and biological threats

Arthur Sedlacek, Steven Christesen, Tom Chyba, Pat Ponsardin

Proceedings Volume 5269, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.519165

KEYWORDS: Biological detection systems, Raman spectroscopy, Algorithm development, Industrial chemicals, Nanoimprint lithography, Spectroscopes, LIDAR, Arsenic, Laser development, Databases

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2004 Paper

Expanding applications for surface-contaminant sensing using the laser interrogation of surface agents (LISA) technique

Patrick Ponsardin, N. Higdon, Thomas Chyba, Wayne Armstrong, Arthur Sedlacek, Steven Christesen, Anna Wong

Proceedings Volume 5268, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.519591

KEYWORDS: Nanoimprint lithography, Sensors, Raman spectroscopy, Telescopes, Chemical analysis, Industrial chemicals, Spectrographs, Raman scattering, Pulsed laser operation, Laser applications

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Proceedings Article | 24 June 2002 Paper

Laser interrogation of surface agents (LISA) for chemical agent reconnaissance

N. Higdon, Thomas Chyba, Dale Richter, Patrick Ponsardin, Wayne Armstrong, C. Lobb, Brian Kelly, Robert Babnick, Arthur Sedlacek

Proceedings Volume 4722, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.472262

KEYWORDS: Nanoimprint lithography, Raman spectroscopy, Telescopes, Sensors, LIDAR, Reconnaissance, Raman scattering, Prototyping, Chemical analysis, Industrial chemicals

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Proceedings Article | 9 January 2002 Paper

Design validation of an eye-safe scanning aerosol lidar with the Center for Lidar and Atmospheric Sciences Students (CLASS) at Hampton University

Dale Richter, N. Higdon, Patrick Ponsardin, David Sanchez, Thomas Chyba, Doyle Temple, Wei Gong, Russell Battle, Mika Edmondson, Anne Futrell, David Harper, Lincoln Haughton, Demetra Johnson, Kyle Lewis, Renee Payne-Baggott

Proceedings Volume 4484, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452777

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Optical parametric oscillators, Receivers, Sensors, Transmitters, Aerosols, Atmospheric sciences, Light sources, Atmospheric modeling, Collimation

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Proceedings Article | 21 December 1999 Paper

Tests of a compact lidar system for global monitoring of tropospheric ozone

Thomas Chyba, J. Thomas Zenker, Renee Payne-Baggott, Crystal Toppin, Mika Edmondson, Kyle Lewis, David Harper, N. Higdon, Dale Richter, Jack Fishman

Proceedings Volume 3853, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.372844

KEYWORDS: Ozone, LIDAR, Pollution, Optical parametric oscillators, Receivers, Atmospheric chemistry, Process control, Standards development, Data acquisition, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 22 October 1999 Paper

Measurements of tropospheric ozone with a compact UV DIAL system

Thomas Chyba, J. Thomas Zenker, Christophe McCray, Hyung Lee, Roosevelt Elivert, Brandi Thomas, Crystal Toppin, Dave Larson, N. Higdon, Dale Richter, Jack Fishman

Proceedings Volume 3757, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366421

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Optical parametric oscillators, Ozone, Receivers, Mirrors, Sensors, Transmitters, Data acquisition, Prototyping, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 22 October 1999 Paper

Concentration measurements of methane sources with an OPO-based differential absorption lidar system

Sang Lee, J. McNeil, J. Thomas Zenker, Thomas Chyba

Proceedings Volume 3757, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366423

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Absorption, Optical parametric oscillators, Sensors, Methane, Aerosols, Telescopes, Laser marking, Gases, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 1999 Paper

Compact ground-based UV DIAL system for measurements of tropospheric ozone

J. Thomas Zenker, Thomas Chyba, Christophe McCray, Hyung Lee, Roosevelt Elivert, Brandi Thomas, Crystal Toppin, Dave Larson, N. Higdon, Dale Richter, Jack Fishman

Proceedings Volume 3707, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.351374

KEYWORDS: Ozone, Receivers, LIDAR, Transmitters, Optical parametric oscillators, Mirrors, Analog electronics, Near field optics, Data acquisition, Camera shutters

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 1999 Paper

OPO-based lidar system for differential absorption measurements of methane and mid-IR trace gases

Sangwoo Lee, J. McNeil, J. Thomas Zenker, Thomas Chyba

Proceedings Volume 3707, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.351375

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Absorption, Methane, Sensors, Aerosols, Gases, Optical parametric oscillators, Telescopes, Receivers, Mid-IR

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Proceedings Article | 27 May 1996 Paper

Cleanliness and damage measurements of optics in atmospheric-sensing high-energy lasers

Gale Harvey, Thomas Chyba, Marc Cimolino

Proceedings Volume 2714, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.240347

KEYWORDS: Photography, Optical damage, Coating, Particles, Optical testing, Inspection, Atmospheric optics, Polishing, Contamination, Laser optics

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 1993 Paper

Wavelength-stabilized laser diode injection-seeding of an alexandrite laser for airborne water vapor DIAL measurements

Thomas Chyba, Patrick Ponsardin, N. Higdon, Edward Browell

Proceedings Volume 1936, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.157106

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Alexandrite lasers, Absorption, LIDAR, Diodes, Transmitters, Alexandrite, Atmospheric sciences, Laser applications, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 1 March 1991 Paper

Deterministic and noise-induced phase jumps in the ring laser gyroscope

Thomas Chyba

Proceedings Volume 1376, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.24993

KEYWORDS: Gyroscopes, Numerical integration, Backscatter, Stochastic processes, Laser stabilization, Inspection, Modes of laser operation, Sensors, Laser damage threshold, Physics

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Conference Committee Involvement (5)

Chemical and Biological Sensors for Industrial and Environmental Monitoring III

12 September 2007 | Boston, MA, United States

Chemical and Biological Sensors for Industrial and Environmental Monitoring II

3 October 2006 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Chemical and Biological Sensors for Industrial and Environmental Security

25 October 2005 | Boston, MA, United States

Chemical and Biological Point Sensors for Homeland Defense II

26 October 2004 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Chemical and Biological Point Sensors for Homeland Defense

29 October 2003 | Providence, RI, United States

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