Hyperspectral Imaging for the development and evaluation of individual signature management
Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) provides a unique capability for camouflage development and evaluation
Used in the evaluation of new camouflage for OEF – OEF Camouflage Pattern (OCP)
Modern camouflage must be effective across multiple portions of the electromagnetic spectrum
Effects to address: Base armor color and pouch color/pattern
Painting of individual weapon (M4)
Evaluation of commercially available weapon paints
Delectability of final products using state of the art optics – Visible, Near Infra-red, and thermal
HSI imagery analysis protocols
Laser Spectroscopy: Fiber Optically Coupled Raman Spectrometer Set-up and Calibration
- Raman Spectroscopy is a Molecular Spectroscopic Technique
- The Raman Effect is the loss or gain of energy of photons of light as a result of their interaction with molecular vibrations
- This instrument uses a fiber optic probe and a 532nm continuous wave solid state laser
Goals to address:
- Raman theory and application
- Instrument design and set-up
- Calibration procedures
- Laser operation and safety
- Fiber Optics and use of Fiber Optic Probe
- Importance of Optical Filtering