Infrared Sources for Dynamic Radiometric Sensor Testing

The presentation will explore some of the challenges and performance issues encountered when using infrared semiconductor lasers and LEDs for dynamic radiometric sensor testing. A hybrid projection system
combining the technologies of an emissive resistor array device and an optically scanned laser diode array projector (LDAP) will be discussed first. It will be shown that high apparent temperature (high radiance)
simulations can most efficiently be produced by the luminescent infrared radiation emitted by semiconductor sources. Aspects of the ideal infrared source will be described along with research to develop new
devices to fill these technology gaps in dynamic infrared sensor testing.

Tommy Cantey

AMRDEC