Submitted by holzinger on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 20:48
The new Optical Real-time Algorithm Calibration and hardware in the Loop Experimentation (ORACLE) Laboratory was completed over the summer, but for some reason has escaped announcement until now. The lab features a true 4k projector with a 16ft x 9ft screen. The 4k LCD projector is capable of projecting 4096 x 2160 images at 30Hz (full 16bit color) or 60Hz (interpolated color, monochrome). The contrast ratio is 1,000,000:1, and the system puts out up to 2000 lumens. The windows are fitted with full baffled blackout shutters.
The purpose of this facility is to enable real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing of the flight optical and processing systems. Projected scenes can be projected in resolutions exceeding that of the sensor system to be tested (depending on field of view, of course). This capability will allow theoretical developments in Prof. Holzinger's lab to transition to technologies, increasing the effective Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of such integrated systems.
Over the course of this year, the first system to be tested will be the flight lens, CMOS sensor, and processors for RECONSO.
