Visual Through Infrared: Modeling Components and Methodologies for Estimating High Fidelity Ground Vehicle Signatures

摘要

For a number of reasons there has been increased recognition that physics based signature models are crucial to the defense industry. Consequently, several new modeling initiatives have been started and current tools continue to be maintained and supported. For example, deficiencies in ground vehicle exhaust plume signatures and high spatial and radiometric fidelity background signatures are currently being remedied. In addition, increased emphasis is being given to capturing detailed target and background interactions. The methodologies for obtaining both visual and IR state-of-the- art ground vehicle signatures will be reviewed. In addition, a next generation physics based modeling e ort will be introduced which involves massive integration of current models. Results will be presented and future e orts will be discussed.