Complex Object Reflectance Characterization System (CORCS)

Nutronics, Inc. and Montana State University propose to develop a method for characterization of the full Mueller matrix for reflective scattering from a test object. The Complex Object Reflectance Characterization System (CORCS) will initially be designed for laboratory use and characterization of test objects by active imaging to measure both the Mueller Matrix and the target depth associated with each pixel of the image. Mueller matrix and depth imagery from multiple perspectives can be used to enhance three-dimensional object models with the Mueller matrix coefficients.This information can in turn be used in modeling to produce more accurate radiometric and scattering signature predictions for test objects. Our team has developed an initial approach to solve this problem and our Phase 1 effort will develop an initial proof-of-concept laboratory demonstration as well as develop a noise gain model for our approach.In addition, our team will develop a detailed conceptual design for the CORCS prototype to be developed in a future Phase 2 effort.