Dr. J. Michael Cathcart Profile

Dr. J. Michael Cathcart

Principal Research Scientist

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Publications (43)

Proceedings Article | 23 September 2013 Paper

Imaging FTIR emissivity measurement method

Edward Burdette, C. Spencer Nichols, Sarah Lane, Keith Prussing, J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 8870, 88700B (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023415

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Infrared radiation, FT-IR spectroscopy, Sensors, Aluminum, Infrared imaging, Long wavelength infrared, Visible radiation, Gold, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2013 Paper

OREOS: a new EO-IR modeling and simulation tool for U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue applications

Sarah Lane, C. Spencer Nichols, Alan Thomas, J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 8713, 87130R (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2018061

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Target detection, Electro optical modeling, Atmospheric modeling, Modeling and simulation, Radar, Atmospheric sensing, Infrared sensors, Environmental sensing, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2011 Paper

Human motion analysis and characterization

J. Michael Cathcart, Keith Prussing, Brian Kocher

Proceedings Volume 8019, 80190M (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884481

KEYWORDS: Gait analysis, Motion models, Data modeling, Motion analysis, Data acquisition, Video, Homeland security, Motion measurement, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2011 Paper

Human motion analysis and modeling

Keith Prussing, J. Michael Cathcart, Brian Kocher

Proceedings Volume 8019, 80190L (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884480

KEYWORDS: Motion models, Data modeling, Bone, Motion analysis, Kinematics, Sensors, Algorithm development, 3D modeling, Cameras, Data acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 26 May 2011 Paper

Ocean modeling at multiple resolutions for ISR applications

J. Michael Cathcart, J. Ralph Teague, Ed Burdette, Brian Kocher

Proceedings Volume 8020, 80200I (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884484

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Spatial resolution, Electro optical modeling, Data modeling, Target detection, Thermal modeling, 3D modeling, Calibration, Systems modeling, Earth observing sensors

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

Multimodal signature modeling of humans

J. Michael Cathcart, Brian Kocher, Keith Prussing, Sarah Lane, Alan Thomas

Proceedings Volume 7687, 76870D (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850688

KEYWORDS: Motion models, Data modeling, Bone, Electro optical modeling, Sensors, Kinematics, Solid modeling, Databases, Eye models, Radar

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2010 Paper

Disturbed soil characterization workshop: post-meeting summary

J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 7664, 76640M (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.852697

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Land mines, Algorithm development, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensor technology, Long wavelength infrared, Soil science, Data fusion, Remote sensing, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 28 April 2010 Paper

Analysis of human motion in video imagery

Alan Thomas, J. Michael Cathcart, Brian Kocher

Proceedings Volume 7697, 76971A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850571

KEYWORDS: Motion models, Data modeling, Video, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Motion analysis, Long wavelength infrared, Cameras, Image segmentation, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2008 Paper

Thermal signatures of personnel in urban environments

J. Michael Cathcart, Brian Kocher, Ken Camann

Proceedings Volume 6941, 69410J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.784970

KEYWORDS: Skin, Electro optical modeling, Infrared signatures, Sensors, Motion models, Thermography, Mid-IR, Long wavelength infrared, Solid modeling, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2008 Paper

Automated determination of scale and orientation of mine field grid

Alan Thomas, J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 6953, 69530V (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.784966

KEYWORDS: Mining, Land mines, Vegetation, Long wavelength infrared, Hyperspectral imaging, Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Visualization, Target detection, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2008 Paper

Exposure effects on the optical properties of building materials

Sarah Lane, J. Michael Cathcart, J. Timothy Harrell

Proceedings Volume 6953, 69530S (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.784967

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Optical properties, Aluminum, Meteorology, Spectroscopy, Optical testing, Sensors, Temperature metrology, Gold, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2008 Paper

Adaptive spatial sampling schemes for the detection of minefields in hyperspectral imagery

Alan Thomas, J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 6953, 69530T (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.784965

KEYWORDS: Land mines, Mining, Sensors, Vegetation, Detection and tracking algorithms, Hyperspectral imaging, Long wavelength infrared, Image fusion, Image processing, Target detection

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Proceedings Article | 10 May 2007 Paper

Electro-optical signature analysis for personnel detection in urban environments

J. Michael Cathcart, J. Timothy Harrell, Tracy West

Proceedings Volume 6538, 65381N (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720770

KEYWORDS: Electro optical modeling, Atmospheric modeling, Sensors, Data modeling, Infrared signatures, Electro optics, Reflectivity, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric particles, Light sources and illumination

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

Hands-free focus night vision technology demonstration

Terence Haran, J. Christopher James, David Roberts, Michael Knotts, Anthony Wasilewski, Leanne West, William Robinson, Gisele Bennett

Proceedings Volume 6557, 65570R (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720970

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Image sensors, Contrast transfer function, Image processing, Eye, Image resolution, Wavefronts, Signal to noise ratio, CMOS sensors, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2007 Paper

Development of a terrain surface model for optical property computation

J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 6553, 655317 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.720767

KEYWORDS: Electro optical modeling, Infrared signatures, Land mines, Thermal modeling, Solar radiation models, Optical properties, Environmental sensing, Soil science, Atmospheric modeling, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2006 Paper

Analysis of visible band sensors for personnel detection

Brett Mauro, J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 6231, 62310D (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666487

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Reflectivity, Sensors, Skin, Light sources, Visible radiation, Analytical research, Statistical analysis, Principal component analysis, RGB color model

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2006 Paper

Statistical analysis of spectral data for vegetation detection

Rafael Love, J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 6217, 62171R (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666482

KEYWORDS: Vegetation, Land mines, Statistical analysis, Infrared signatures, Long wavelength infrared, Hyperspectral imaging, Target detection, Target recognition, Analytical research, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2006 Paper

Spectral analysis of terrain infrared signatures

Bryce Remesch, J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 6217, 62170H (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666480

KEYWORDS: Vegetation, Mining, Statistical analysis, Land mines, Soil science, Infrared signatures, Hyperspectral imaging, Image analysis, Target detection, Spatial analysis

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2006 Paper

Hyperspectral signature modeling for terrain backgrounds

J. Michael Cathcart, Robert Worrall, Daniel Cash

Proceedings Volume 6239, 62390A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666478

KEYWORDS: Particles, Infrared signatures, Sensors, Optical properties, Scattering, Thermal modeling, Quartz, Solar radiation models, Data modeling, Land mines

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Proceedings Article | 10 June 2005 Paper

Analysis of spectral phenomenology in the detection of landmines

J. Michael Cathcart, Robert Bock

Proceedings Volume 5794, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604882

KEYWORDS: Particles, Polarization, Land mines, Quartz, Analytical research, Infrared signatures, Algorithm development, Long wavelength infrared, Minerals, Soil science

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Proceedings Article | 10 June 2005 Paper

Investigations into soil optical properties and their impact on landmine detection

J. Michael Cathcart, Robert Bock

Proceedings Volume 5794, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604883

KEYWORDS: Particles, Land mines, Sensors, Optical properties, Quartz, Scattering, Infrared signatures, Infrared radiation, Soil science, Infrared sensors

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Proceedings Article | 27 May 2005 Paper

Phenomenological investigations into personnel signatures

J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 5796, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.607214

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Analytical research, Skin, Acoustics, Physics, Human physiology, Infrared sensors, Electro optical modeling, Signal detection, Chemical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 20 May 2005 Paper

Investigations into the use of microgel photonic crystals for optical tagging

Robert Bock, J. Michael Cathcart

Proceedings Volume 5778, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604878

KEYWORDS: Particles, Photonic crystals, Polymers, Infrared radiation, Reflectivity, Crystal optics, Crystals, Diffraction, Chemistry, Visible radiation

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