Ms. Carmen J. Carrano Profile

Carmen J. Carrano

Electronics Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Lab

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2009 Paper

Signal and image processing research at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Randy Roberts, Lisa Poyneer, Laura Kegelmeyer, Carmen Carrano, David Chambers, James Candy

Proceedings Volume 7442, 744207 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830916

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Signal processing, Image processing, Imaging systems, National Ignition Facility, Point spread functions, Gemini Planet Imager, Spatial frequencies, Inspection, Atmospheric modeling

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2009 Paper

Ultra-scale vehicle tracking in low spatial resolution and low frame-rate overhead video

Carmen Carrano

Proceedings Volume 7445, 744504 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825187

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Detection and tracking algorithms, Video, Buildings, Cameras, Image processing algorithms and systems, Video surveillance, Automatic tracking, Surveillance, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2009 Paper

An embedded processor for real-time atmoshperic compensation

Michael Bodnar, Petersen Curt, Fernando Ortiz, Carmen Carrano, Eric Kelmelis

Proceedings Volume 7341, 734102 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.817906

KEYWORDS: Video, Field programmable gate arrays, Speckle, Video processing, Image processing, Speckle imaging, Image quality, Imaging systems, Video surveillance, Connectors

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Proceedings Article | 5 February 2009 Paper

Real-time embedded atmospheric compensation for long-range imaging using the average bispectrum speckle method

Petersen Curt, Michael Bodnar, Fernando Ortiz, Carmen Carrano, Eric Kelmelis

Proceedings Volume 7244, 724404 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.805986

KEYWORDS: Field programmable gate arrays, Speckle, Video, Image processing, Video processing, Speckle imaging, Logic, Imaging systems, Image quality, Computer simulations

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2007 Paper

Reconfigurable device for enhancement of long-range imagery

Fernando Ortiz, Carmen Carrano, Eric Kelmelis, Petersen Curt

Proceedings Volume 6546, 65460G (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719964

KEYWORDS: Field programmable gate arrays, Speckle, Video, Digital signal processing, Prototyping, Signal processing, Video processing, Speckle imaging, Algorithm development, Video acceleration

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Proceedings Article | 5 September 2006 Paper

Mitigating atmospheric effects in high-resolution infrared surveillance imagery with bispectral speckle imaging

C. Carrano

Proceedings Volume 6316, 631602 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.677938

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Speckle, Imaging systems, Near infrared, Mid-IR, Infrared imaging, Speckle imaging, Cameras, Surveillance, Visible radiation

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2006 Paper

Special-purpose hardware for real-time compensation of atmospheric effects in long-range imaging

Fernando Ortiz, Carmen Carrano, Eric Kelmelis, James Durbano

Proceedings Volume 6303, 63030A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.680634

KEYWORDS: Field programmable gate arrays, Speckle, Digital signal processing, Video, Signal processing, Speckle imaging, Video processing, Prototyping, Algorithm development, Turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 2006 Paper

Using historic models of C_n² to predict r₀ and regimes affected by atmospheric turbulence for horizontal, slant, and topological paths

Janice Lawson, Carmen Carrano

Proceedings Volume 6303, 630304 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.679108

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Atmospheric modeling, Atmospheric turbulence, Turbulence, Mid-IR, Short wave infrared radiation, Visualization, Submerged target modeling, Image quality, Image enhancement

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Proceedings Article | 30 August 2004 Paper

Adapting high-resolution speckle imaging to moving targets and platforms

Carmen Carrano, James Brase

Proceedings Volume 5409, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.542352

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Speckle, Speckle imaging, Image enhancement, Cameras, Atmospheric optics, Data acquisition, Imaging systems, Surveillance, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 11 December 2003 Paper

Anisoplanatic performance of horizontal-path speckle imaging

Carmen Carrano

Proceedings Volume 5162, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.508082

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Image processing, Speckle imaging, Atmospheric propagation, Point spread functions, Adaptive optics, Device simulation, Telescopes, Turbulence, Speckle pattern

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Proceedings Article | 18 June 2003 Paper

Progress in horizontal and slant-path imaging using speckle imaging

Carmen Carrano

Proceedings Volume 5001, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.500368

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Speckle imaging, Speckle, Image resolution, Surveillance, Telescopes, Apodization, Image enhancement, Cameras, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 6 November 2002 Paper

Speckle imaging over horizontal paths

Carmen Carrano

Proceedings Volume 4825, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.453519

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Speckle, Telescopes, Speckle imaging, Image resolution, Modulation transfer functions, Apodization, Diffraction, Cameras, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 4 February 2002 Paper

Practical high-order adaptive optics systems for extrasolar planet searches

Bruce Macintosh, Scot Olivier, Brian Bauman, James Brase, Emily Carr, Carmen Carrano, Donald Gavel, Claire Max, Jennifer Patience

Proceedings Volume 4494, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.454815

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Telescopes, Exoplanets, Wavefront sensors, Wavefronts, Planets, Signal to noise ratio, Microelectromechanical systems, Space telescopes, Speckle

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Proceedings Article | 22 November 2000 Paper

Performance of a high-resolution wavefront control system using a liquid crystal spatial light modulator

Charles Thompson, Michael Kartz, Scot Olivier, James Brase, Carmen Carrano, David Lande, Brian Bauman, Robert Sawvel, Dennis Silva

Proceedings Volume 4124, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.407499

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Liquid crystals, Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Control systems, LCDs, Sensors, Deformable mirrors, Cameras, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 7 July 2000 Paper

Initial performance of the Keck AO wavefront controller system

Erik Johansson, D. Scott Acton, Jong An, Kenneth Avicola, Barton Beeman, James Brase, Carmen Carrano, John Gathright, Donald Gavel, Randall Hurd, Olivier Lai, William Lupton, Bruce Macintosh, Claire Max, Scot Olivier, J. Shelton, Paul Stomski, Kevin Tsubota, Kenneth Waltjen, James Watson, Peter Wizinowich

Proceedings Volume 4007, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390320

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Adaptive optics, Deformable mirrors, Control systems, Data modeling, Diagnostics, Mathematical modeling, Mirrors, Keck Observatory, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 1999 Paper

Practical comparison of phase diversity to interferometry in measuring the aberrations in an adaptive optics system

Donald Gavel, Brian Bauman, Eugene Campbell, Carmen Carrano, Scot Olivier

Proceedings Volume 3762, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363582

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Calibration, Interferometry, Wavefronts, Diffraction, Cameras, Deformable mirrors, Imaging systems, Phase interferometry, Phase shifts

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Proceedings Article | 27 September 1999 Paper

Improved performance of the laser guide star adaptive optics system at Lick Observatory

Scot Olivier, Donald Gavel, Herbert Friedman, Claire Max, Jong An, Kenneth Avicola, Brian Bauman, James Brase, Eugene Campbell, Carmen Carrano, Jeffrey Cooke, Gary Freeze, Elinor Gates, Vernon Kanz, Thomas Kuklo, Bruce Macintosh, Michael Newman, Edward Pierce, Kenneth Waltjen, James Watson

Proceedings Volume 3762, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363561

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Laser guide stars, Stars, Telescopes, Calibration, Observatories, Wavefront sensors, Laser systems engineering, Astronomy, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 1998 Paper

Phase retrieval techniques for adaptive optics

Carmen Carrano, Scot Olivier, James Brase, Bruce Macintosh, Jong An

Proceedings Volume 3353, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321633

KEYWORDS: Phase retrieval, Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, Cameras, Calibration, Error analysis, Turbulence, Image retrieval, Tin, Deformable mirrors

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