Advancements in the Micromirror Array Projector Technology II

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Abstract:

The Micromirror Array Projector System MAPS is a state-of-the-art dynamic scene projector developed by Optical Sciences Corporation OSC for Hardware-In-the-Loop HWIL simulation and sensor test applications. Since the introduction of the first MAPS in 2001, OSC has continued to improve the technology and develop systems for new projection and test applications. The MAPS is based upon the Texas Instruments Digital Micromirror Device DMD which has been modified to project high resolution, realistic imagery suitable for testing sensors and seekers operating in the UV, visible, NIR, and IR wavebands. This paper reviews the basic design and describes recent developments and new applications of the MAPS technology. Recent developments for the MAPS include increasing the format of the micromirror array to 1280x1024, increasing the video frame rate to 230 Hz, development of a DMD active cooling system, and development of a high-temperature illumination blackbody.

Author(s):
Beasley, D. B. ; Bender, Matt ; Crosby, Jay ; Mccall, Sean ; Messer, Tim ; Saylor, Daniel A.
Author Organization(s):
OPTICAL SCIENCES CORP HUNTSVILLE AL
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAH01-00-C-R093, DAAH01-00-D-0012
Monitor Series:
AMSAM-RD-SS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*HIGH TEMPERATURE, *ILLUMINATION, *HIGH RESOLUTION, *MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS, TEST AND EVALUATION, SIMULATION, VIDEO FRAMES, INFRARED RADIATION, ARRAYS, DIGITAL SYSTEMS, STATE OF THE ART
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Computer Hardware, Miscellaneous Detection and Detectors, Optics
Keyword(s):
*DMD(DIGITAL MICROMIRROR DEVICE), *HIGH DEFINITION, *SCENE PROJECTORS, SBIR(SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH) SBIR REPORTS, SBIR PHASE 2 AND PHASE 3, HWIL(HARDWARE IN THE LOOP)
Report Date:
2004 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2006 Dec 20