Mr. Alan Irwin Profile

Alan Irwin

Senior Software Engineer at Santa Barbara Infrared Inc

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Area of Expertise:

IR , Testing , ElectroOptical

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Profile Summary

Building test equipment since 1979. Embedded software for hardware instrumentation (blackbodies, target wheels, scene projection, data collection) and application software for test automation and analysis.

Currently lead architect of IRWindows test automation suite at Santa Barbara Infrared (SBIR).

Publications (18)

Proceedings Article | 26 April 2018 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Performance prediction from EO system measurements using IRWindows and NV-IPM

Alan Irwin

Proceedings Volume 10625, 1062502 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2315492

KEYWORDS: Systems modeling, Performance modeling, Cameras, Imaging systems, Modulation transfer functions, Sensors, Electro optical modeling, Data modeling, Targeting Task Performance metric, Visual process modeling, Electro-optic testing, Testing and analysis

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Proceedings Article | 26 April 2018 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

A spectrally tunable light engine for UV-VIS-NIR-SWIR and beyond

Jeff Holt, Christopher Durell, Joe Jablonski, Saurabh Rabade, Jonathan Scheuch, Alan Irwin

Proceedings Volume 10625, 1062505 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304906

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Light emitting diodes, Optical spheres, Control systems, Calibration, Spectroscopy, Plasma, Indium gallium arsenide, Satellites, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 29 May 2014 Paper

Paper

An alternate method for performing MRTD measurements

Alan Irwin, Jack Grigor

Proceedings Volume 9071, 90710Y (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2054401

KEYWORDS: Minimum resolvable temperature difference, Black bodies, Temperature metrology, Spatial frequencies, Infrared imaging, Thermography, Cameras, Imaging systems, Detection and tracking algorithms, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2012 Paper

Paper

Rapid electro-optical (EO) TPS development in a military environment

James McKechnie, Alan Irwin, Thomas Gauntner

Proceedings Volume 8355, 83550C (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.924992

KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Phase modulation, Electro optics, Infrared radiation, Electro optical modeling, Video, Infrared imaging, Human-machine interfaces, Interfaces, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 10 May 2011 Paper

Paper

A common architecture for TPS development

Alan Irwin, Joe La Veigne, Brian Nehring

Proceedings Volume 8014, 801417 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887297

KEYWORDS: Software development, Algorithm development, Modulation transfer functions, Standards development, Instrument modeling, Video, Infrared radiation, Product engineering, Hardware testing, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2005 Paper

Paper

Advanced target projector technologies for characterization of staring-array based EO sensors

Alan Irwin, Steve McHugh, Jack Grigor, Paul Bryant

Proceedings Volume 5784, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604758

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Projection systems, Modulation transfer functions, Collimators, Minimum resolvable temperature difference, Image quality, Imaging systems, Infrared sensors, Reflectivity, Point spread functions

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2005 Paper

Paper

Advanced test systems for production testing of cameras with day/night and visible/NIR capabilities

Tim Bryant, Alan Irwin, Paul Bryant, Steve McHugh

Proceedings Volume 5784, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604028

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Integrating spheres, Control systems, Imaging systems, Collimators, Modulation transfer functions, Optical spheres, Optical filters, Fiber optic illuminators, Projection systems

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2004 Paper

Paper

Advanced test systems for characterization of UUTs with laser range finder/designator capabilities

Jim McKechnie, Paul Bryant, Pat Harris, Jack Grigor, Brian Rich, Alan Irwin, Steve McHugh

Proceedings Volume 5407, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542498

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Laser range finders, Sensors, Pulsed laser operation, Calibration, Transmitters, Near infrared, Cameras, Fiber coupled lasers, Laser energy

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2003 Paper

Paper

Advanced test and calibration systems for integrated multisensor platforms with IR, visible, and laser range finder/designator capabilities

Paul Bryant, Jack Grigor, Pat Harris, Brian Rich, Alan Irwin, Stephen McHugh, Daniel King, Rodney Leonhardt

Proceedings Volume 5076, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.498105

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Sensors, Pulsed laser operation, Radiometry, Laser range finders, Semiconductor lasers, Standards development, Receivers, Laser applications, Transmitters

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2002 Paper

Paper

High-end infrared imaging sensor evaluation system

Michael Soel, Alan Irwin, Patti Gaultney, Stephen White, Stephen McHugh

Proceedings Volume 4719, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477456

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Infrared imaging, Modulation transfer functions, Forward looking infrared, Imaging systems, Infrared sensors, Thermography, Minimum resolvable temperature difference, Infrared cameras, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2002 Paper

Paper

MIRAGE: developments in emitter array fabrication and performance

Jay James, Jim Oleson, Paul Bryant, Kevin Sparkman, Alan Irwin, Stephen McHugh, Steven Solomon

Proceedings Volume 4717, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474710

KEYWORDS: Standards development, Control systems, Infrared imaging, Digital imaging, Projection systems, Electronics, Infrared radiation, Thermography, Mid-IR, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2001 Paper

Paper

TOD test method for characterizing electro-optical system performance

Stephen McHugh, Alan Irwin, J. Valeton, Piet Bijl

Proceedings Volume 4372, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.439159

KEYWORDS: Electro optical systems, Infrared imaging, Minimum resolvable temperature difference, Black bodies, Infrared radiation, Imaging systems, Databases, Visible radiation, Projection systems, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2001 Paper

Paper

MIRAGE emitter improvements & technology review

Steven Solomon, Alan Irwin, Jim Oleson, Kevin Sparkman, Anthony Gallagher, William Lin, Jianmei Pan

Proceedings Volume 4366, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.438101

KEYWORDS: Temperature metrology, Mid-IR, Data modeling, Resistance, Instrument modeling, Cameras, Black bodies, Capacitors, Infrared radiation, Yield improvement

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Proceedings Article | 31 August 2001 Paper

Paper

MIRAGE: system overview and status

Jim Oleson, Kevin Sparkman, Alan Irwin, Lane Rubin, Stephen McHugh, Anthony Gallagher, William Lin, Jianmei Pan, Steven Solomon

Proceedings Volume 4366, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.438063

KEYWORDS: Infrared radiation, Digital imaging, Image storage, Infrared imaging, Thermography, Raster graphics, Projection systems, Astatine, Temperature metrology, Nonuniformity corrections

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Proceedings Article | 17 July 2000 Paper

Paper

MIRAGE: Calibration Radiometry System

Alan Irwin, Jim Oleson, Richard Robinson

Proceedings Volume 4030, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391768

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Calibration, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Black bodies, Nonuniformity corrections, Radiometry, Distortion, Chromium, Projection systems

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2000 Paper

Paper

MIRAGE: calibration radiometry system

Alan Irwin, Jim Oleson, Richard Robinson

Proceedings Volume 4027, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391695

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Calibration, Infrared radiation, Nonuniformity corrections, Black bodies, Radiometry, Infrared imaging, Distortion, Chromium, Resistors

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 1999 Paper

Paper

MIRAGE dynamic IR scene projector overview and status

Stephen McHugh, Jon Warner, Mike Pollack, Alan Irwin, Theodore Hoelter, William Parrish, James Woolaway

Proceedings Volume 3697, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352901

KEYWORDS: Projection systems, Electronics, Calibration, Signal processing, Analog electronics, Infrared radiation, Control systems, Infrared imaging, Digital electronics, Integrated circuits

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Proceedings Article | 26 August 1998 Paper

Paper

Standard software for automated testing of infrared imagers, IRWindows, in practical applications

Alan Irwin, Robert Nicklin

Proceedings Volume 3377, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.319374

KEYWORDS: Minimum resolvable temperature difference, Modulation transfer functions, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Imaging systems, Sensors, Temperature metrology, Video, Computing systems, Black bodies

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Conference Committee Involvement (12)

Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXX

16 April 2019 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXIX

17 April 2018 | Orlando, FL, United States

Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXVIII

11 April 2017 | Anaheim, CA, United States

Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXVII

19 April 2016 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXVI

21 April 2015 | Baltimore, MD, United States

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