Development of Technologies for Imaging Sensor Testing at AEDC

Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) is involved in the development of technologies that enable hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing with high-fidelity complex scene projection to validate sensor mission performance. Radiometric calibration with National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) radiometers has improved radiometric and temporal fidelity testing in this cold background environment. This paper provides an overview of pertinent technologies being investigated and implemented at AEDC to support a variety of program needs such as HWIIL testing and space situational awareness (SSA).