Virtual DRI incorporating the effects of vibration on existing imagery

The U.S. Army RDECOM CERDEC NVESD MSD’s target acquisition models have been used for many years by the military analysis community for sensor design, trade studies, and field performance prediction. This paper analyzes the results of perception tests performed to compare the results of modeled range performance predictions to the results of a perception test using real imagery with synthetically added vibration profiles. The purpose of the experiment is to validate model performance predictions in the presence of vibration and to continue the development of a robust methodology and data set for use in the virtual prototyping of infrared sensors. This methodology will continue to provide a strong foundation relating, model predictions, field DRI results and simulated imagery.