Multispectral Universal Infrared Scene Projector

Modern imaging systems require high-speed, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) virtual reality projection, including combinations of thermal and spectral objects. The Air Force, therefore, is seeking an image projector capable of testing these imaging systems. To address this need, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Multispectral Universal Infrared Scene Projector (MUVI-SP) system. This proposed system is based on MEMS-controlled mirror deformation, with a new design that eliminates debonding problems. It will offer interlaced thermal and spectral scene generation, with resolution exceeding 2 megapixels and a response time 12 bit dynamic range) throughout the infrared spectrum, from 2 to 20 microns, while simultaneously eliminating the image flicker common to existing scene projectors. By reducing pixel-to-pixel crosstalk to 30 degrees C. In Phase I POC will demonstrate the feasibility of the MUVI-SP by computer analysis and design, resulting in demonstration of a proof-of-concept prototype. In Phase II POC plans to optimize the scene projector, add an HWIL interface, and demonstrate an engineering prototype MUVI-SP.