Test system for infrared search and track precision

Hui-ming Qu; Qi Zheng; Dan Cao; Yuan-yuan Li; Qian Chen

doi:10.1117/12.971447

15 October 2012 Test system for infrared search and track precision

Hui-ming Qu, Qi Zheng, Dan Cao, Yuan-yuan Li, Qian Chen

Proceedings Volume 8417, 6th International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies: Optical Test and Measurement Technology and Equipment; 841737 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.971447
Event: 6th International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies (AOMATT 2012), 2012, Xiamen, China

Abstract

The precision test of an infrared search and track system usually need field trial. It’s unsuitable for short-distance and indoor test. This paper presents an indoor test technique for infrared search and track precision. The indoor test system design and implementation are described in detail. The experimental results and analysis are provided. The movement of the small target dial was driven by a high-precision stepper motor in this system. A blackbody was used to simulate the radiation of targets. Controlling Computer connects to the stepper motor via RS-232 serial port. The software interface written by Visual Basic sets the stepper motor’s running speed, direction and the operating angle value. The target’s track coordinate is translated into azimuth and elevation angles through the algorithm of angle measurement. Then the value recorded by the tested search and track system compare to the theoretical value given by the test system. The search and track precision are analyzed and test.

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Hui-ming Qu, Qi Zheng, Dan Cao, Yuan-yuan Li, and Qian Chen "Test system for infrared search and track precision", Proc. SPIE 8417, 6th International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies: Optical Test and Measurement Technology and Equipment, 841737 (15 October 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.971447

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