Cueing, tracking, and identification in a maritime environment using the ULTOR optical processor

Joel D. Burcham; Joyce E. Vachon

doi:10.1117/12.604063

19 May 2005 Cueing, tracking, and identification in a maritime environment using the ULTOR optical processor

Joel D. Burcham, Joyce E. Vachon

Proceedings Volume 5780, Photonics for Port and Harbor Security; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604063
Event: Defense and Security, 2005, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Advanced Optical Systems, Inc. has developed the ULTOR system, a compact, high-speed optical processor that performs object recognition and precision tracking in real time for real-world applications by using data from imaging sensors. The heart of the ULTOR target recognition and tracking system is an optical correlator. The system includes real-time preprocessing, large filter stores, filter management logic, correlation detection and thresholding, correlation tracking, and data output. It is self contained, receiving operational commands as an Internet appliance. We have performed various laboratory and field experiments to verify the performance of the ULTOR system in a maritime environment. The experiments cover tracking specific objects in video clips to demonstrating real-time ULTOR system performance on the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina. The selected objects in the experiments include individual people, wave runners, boats, and ships. The paper will present a description of the ULTOR system and the results of the experiments. The latest processor advancements will be presented. These advancements will include ruggedization, algorithm development, and new operational methodologies.

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Joel D. Burcham and Joyce E. Vachon "Cueing, tracking, and identification in a maritime environment using the ULTOR optical processor", Proc. SPIE 5780, Photonics for Port and Harbor Security, (19 May 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604063

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