Image simulation for HardWare In the Loop simulation in EO domain

Thierry Cathala; Jean Latger

doi:10.1117/12.2195075

21 October 2015 Image simulation for HardWare In the Loop simulation in EO domain

Thierry Cathala, Jean Latger

Proceedings Volume 9653, Target and Background Signatures; 965309 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2195075
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2015, Toulouse, France

Abstract

Infrared camera as a weapon sub system for automatic guidance is a key component for military carrier such as missile for example. The associated Image Processing, that controls the navigation, needs to be intensively assessed. Experimentation in the real world is very expensive. This is the main reason why hybrid simulation also called HardWare In the Loop (HWIL) is more and more required nowadays. In that field, IR projectors are able to cast IR fluxes of photons directly onto the IR camera of a given weapon system, typically a missile seeker head. Though in laboratory, the missile is so stimulated exactly like in the real world, provided a realistic simulation tool enables to perform synthetic images to be displayed by the IR projectors. The key technical challenge is to render the synthetic images at the required frequency. This paper focuses on OKTAL-SE experience in this domain through its product SE-FAST-HWIL. It shows the methodology and Return of Experience from OKTAL-SE. Examples are given, in the frame of the SE-Workbench. The presentation focuses on trials on real operational complex 3D cases. In particular, three important topics, that are very sensitive with regards to IG performance, are detailed: first the 3D sea surface representation, then particle systems rendering especially to simulate flares and at last sensor effects modelling. Beyond "projection mode", some information will be given on the SE-FAST-HWIL new capabilities dedicated to "injection mode".

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Thierry Cathala and Jean Latger "Image simulation for HardWare In the Loop simulation in EO domain", Proc. SPIE 9653, Target and Background Signatures, 965309 (21 October 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2195075

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