SBIR-STTR Award

Torch proposes the development of an efficient, high fidelity approach for the development of terrain models suitable for use in high fidelity electro-optical and infrared scene rendering applications and simulations. Torch will decrease developmental complexity and timelines through the development of characterization, artifact rectification, discrete and scene element development algorithms to achieve the efficient development of ground plane models, clutter classification models, models of discrete elements. Development will be in a two-fold manner. First, a Taylor series approach to algorithm development will be employed whereby most significant contributions are modeled with the greatest fidelity, while elements of lesser import receive less attention. Second, the algorithms will be developed for highly parallel execution in order to exploit implementation on modern computational hardware. This approach integrates directly with source data providers, directly into current thermal simulations and scene generators, while providing a path for increased fidelity and capability in these tools.

Keywords:
Ir, Scene Generator, Terrain Model, Dem, Dsm, Material Classification, Clutter Classification, Discrete Model, Thermal Model, Electro-Optical, Infrared, Synthetic Scenes, Phys

Torch proposes a holistic, efficient, high fidelity approach for development of terrain models suitable for use in high fidelity EO/IR rendering applications and simulations. Torch will decrease development complexity and timelines through the generation of efficient characterization algorithms, artifact rectification algorithms, rapid clutter classification, and discrete element creation algorithms to achieve a development platform for topographic and discrete element models, and for clutter classification. This approach integrates the processes of source data providers directly into the characterization and thermal simulations processes, allowing the realization of products suitable for EO/IR scene generators, while providing a growth path for increased fidelity and capability.

Keywords:
Ir Scene Generator, Terrain Model,Clutter Classification, Discrete Model, Thermal Model, Electro-Optical, Modeling And Simulation, Integrated Flight Simulation, Hyper-Spectral