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Infrared Technology and Applications

Course Title: Infrared Technology and Applications
Program ID: DEF 3001P Subject: Infrared & Electro-Optical

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Registration DeadlineSection DatesFormat & LocationCEUsFeeStatus
Mar 23, 2010 (Tue)Mar 23, 2010 (Tue) - Mar 26, 2010 (Fri)Atlanta (Georgia Tech Global Learning Center) (this is an onsite course)2.5$1,695OPEN

IMPORTANT: This course is restricted to U.S. citizens and all attendees are required to fill out the Access Eligibility Form indicating they meet the attendance requirements.
Meeting time(s)

On the first day, check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.

•Tuesday, March 23, 2010 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
•Wednesday, March 24, 2010 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
•Thursday, March 25, 2010 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
•Friday, March 26, 2010 (8:00 AM-12:30 PM)

 

Alternate Rates Available

  • Discount available for companies that send 3 or more people to this course. Call 404-385-3501 to register your group.
  • Georgia Tech employees should call 404-385-3501 to register by phone, and have their PeopleSoft number ready.

CRN

10118/220410339
Sep 14, 2010 (Tue)Sep 14, 2010 (Tue) - Sep 17, 2010 (Fri)Atlanta (Georgia Tech Global Learning Center) (this is an onsite course)2.5$1,695OPEN

IMPORTANT: This course is restricted to U.S. citizens and all attendees are required to fill out the Access Eligibility Form indicating they meet the attendance requirements.

 

Meeting time(s)

On the first day, check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.

  • Tuesday, September 14, 2010 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
  • Wednesday, September 15, 2010 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
  • Thursday, September 16, 2010 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
  • Friday, September 17, 2010 (8:00 AM-12:30 PM)

 

Alternate Rates Available

  • Discount available for companies that send 3 or more people to this course. Call 404-385-3501 to register your group.
  • Georgia Tech employees should call 404-385-3501 to register by phone, and have their PeopleSoft number ready.

 

CRN

10116/220411035

Important Course Information

This is a restricted access course.  Click on more info for access limitations.

Course Description

Explore infrared systems engineering with emphasis on military systems. Understand how infrared systems operate. Study the performance limitations of current infrared systems, explore issues pacing the development of new systems, and understand key component technologies. Examine problem-solving, design, and analysis techniques with emphasis on experience-based rules of thumb. Develop a perspective for assessing the promise of new infrared technologies.

Who Should Attend

  • Engineers
  • Scientists
  • Technical managers
  • Marketers
  • Procurement decision-makers
  • Military planners

How You Will Benefit

  • Understand the operating principles of infrared systems
  • Learn the major functions and components of an infrared system
  • Understand the differences among FLIRs, IRSTs, NVGs, and between missile seeker types
  • Understand the goals and promise of advanced generation sensors
  • Predict target signatures
  • Understand the differences between cooled and uncooled detectors
  • Predict FLIR target acquisition and seeker lock-on range

What Is Covered

 

  •          Thermal Radiation & Imaging System Operating Principles
o   Program Overview - (D.E. Schmieder), 8-9:30 a.m.
o   Basic IR Concepts & Phenomenology - (D.R. Lamm), 9:30 a.m.-Noon
        -What is radiation contrast and how does it differ between bands?
        -What is a "pedestal" and how does it affect system performance?
        -How well does infrared radiation penetrate fog, rain, and smoke?
  •         IR Imaging Systems - (D.E. Schmieder), 1-5 p.m.
                         -What is a "FLIR" and how do FLIRs work?
                         -How do the size and number of detectors affect performance?
                         -What is the difference between generation 1, 2, & 3 FLIR designs?
                         -How do night vision goggles work and what recent devices might replace them?
                         -What benefits accrue from multiband image fusion?
                         -What advantages do laser radars have for long range identification?
                         -Example state-of-the-art infrared video imagery is shown
  •         IR Applications & Target Signature Phenomenology
o   R Imaging Systems completed - (D. E. Schmieder), 8-11 a.m.
o   Properties of Scenes & Targets - (D. R. Lamm), 11a.m.-2 p.m.
-How is "signature" defined and what does it depend on?
-How is clutter quantified how does it affect performance?
-How does hyperspectral imaging discriminate targets?
-Example time-lapse imagery is used to illustrate diurnal cycle and microclimate effects
  •          Terminal Homing Seekers - (D.R. Lamm), 2-5 p.m.
-What are the differences between "imaging" and "non-imaging" seekers?
-How do FM, AM, and pseudo-imaging seekers work?
-How is lock-on performance predicted? How much better are imaging seekers?

Course Materials

Participants receive a hard copy of the course charts and the text associated with each chart as well as an electronic copy on CD. The text is sufficiently detailed to eliminate most note taking.

Prerequisites

None, but a degree in science, math, or engineering is assumed.

Course Administrator

Dave Schmieder

Instructors

Security Requirements

Participants must be employees of U.S. government agencies or their contractors as well as U.S. citizens.  To meet this requirement, you must submit the Access Eligibility Form.

Certificate Information

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