PC-Based Real-Time Infrared/Millimeter Wave Scene Generator

In order to eliminate costly redesign and re-development of digital and HWIL simulations for IR sensors, the U.S Army has recognized the need for a commonality between IR Scene generators for these domains. Currently, digital (non-real-time) and HWIL(real-time) simulations for IR sensor development and testing are custom designed by vendors. Algorithms and performance are then verified, validated and accredited by both vendor and government in simulation-based acquisition. However, as each vendor isinvolved in the vv&a of the algorithms, unique high-resolution targets and background models are often used to exercise the seeker models. In the interest of competition fairness, a need for commonality in these models has been identified. Additionalefficiencies and fairness are realized by assuring commonality between the digital and HWIL simulation IR SGs. To date, no single SG technology exists to allow both scene stimulation of digital simulation and HWIL simulation at the required speeds,resolution, and dynamic viewpoint.CG2 will research the use of existing and future hardware, software, and interface techniques to provide an unprecedented SG capability on a PC for this Phase I effort. CG2 will work to insure that the Scene generation for both the digital and HWIL sceneswill operate from a core structure. This technology would fit within the OSCR by drastically reducing the cost of developing simulations for testing systems under design in a simulation based acquisition environment. Savings will result from reduction of simulation developments. The use ofa PC IR scene generator will eliminate the need for costly platforms and maintenance to clone and verify disparate simulations and provide an unprecedented performance capability.