Allegany Ballistics Lab: sensor test target system

Deran S. Eaton

doi:10.1117/12.883120

13 May 2011 Allegany Ballistics Lab: sensor test target system

Deran S. Eaton

Proceedings Volume 8015, Technologies for Synthetic Environments: Hardware-in-the-Loop XVI; 801509 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883120
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2011, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Leveraging the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division's historical experience in weapon simulation, Naval Sea Systems Command commissioned development of a remote-controlled, digitally programmable Sensor Test Target as part of a modern, outdoor hardware-in-the-loop test system for ordnance-related guidance, navigation and control systems. The overall Target system design invokes a sciences-based, "design of automated experiments" approach meant to close the logistical distance between sensor engineering and developmental T&E in outdoor conditions over useful real world distances. This enables operating modes that employ broad spectrum electromagnetic energy in many a desired combination, variably generated using a Jet Engine Simulator, a multispectral infrared emitter array, optically enhanced incandescent Flare Simulators, Emitter/Detector mounts, and an RF corner reflector kit. As assembled, the recently tested Sensor Test Target prototype being presented can capably provide a full array of useful RF and infrared target source simulations for RDT&E use with developmental and existing sensors. Certain Target technologies are patent pending, with potential spinoffs in aviation, metallurgy and biofuels processing, while others are variations on well-established technology. The Sensor Test Target System is planned for extended installation at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (Rocket Center, WV).

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Deran S. Eaton "Allegany Ballistics Lab: sensor test target system", Proc. SPIE 8015, Technologies for Synthetic Environments: Hardware-in-the-Loop XVI, 801509 (13 May 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883120

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