High Dynamic Range Sensor Simulation Navy SBIR FY2008.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2008.1 Topic No.: N08-010 Topic Title: High Dynamic Range Sensor Simulation Proposal No.: N081-010-1016 Firm: JRM Enterprises, Inc. 150 Riverside Parkway, Suite 209 Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406-1094 Contact: Christopher Fink Phone: (540) 371-6590 Web Site: http://www.jrmtech.com Abstract: JRM Technologies proposes to develop a comprehensive set of innovations for high dynamic range (HDR) and high-fidelity (HF) advancements in real-time sensor simulation of night imaging devices like NVG, FLIR and SAR. The Phase I effort will perform design and proof-of-concept studies to address key legacy simulator limitations, specifically focusing in the following areas intended to improve the target acquisition and overall training experience for the warfighter: (1) creation of a new HDR/HF sensor-material texture database format suitable for GPU DXT real-time decompression, mip-mapping, bump-mapping and HDR factors; (2) improved satellite and RGB imagery classification algorithms and NPSI Standards for generation of sensor databases in this new HDR format. (3) advanced 16-32 bit HDR techniques for real-time signature and atmospherics rendering for EO/IR and RF sensors using the latest COTS GPU shaders, particularly focusing on plumes, light points, smokes and obscurants, and scattering; (4) advanced techniques for real-time 16-32 bit NVG and FLIR sensor effects simulation; and (5) techniques for 16-24-bit DVI port output for stimulation of HDR displays. Benefits: In addition to the obvious military system development benefits, the technologies to be developed as part of this effort have very broad Phase III commercial application, particularly in the fields of remote sensing for mineral exploration, and for highly-realistic scene generation for industry. A low-cost version of this simulator would provide industry a crucial technology component for remote-sensing algorithm improvement test-beds, and a catalyst for substantially improved GIS products for geology, land use monitoring, agricultural, and mineral exploration. The defense industry could leverage this technology into improved fidelity sensor simulators for a broad range of applications, including training, mission planning and rehearsal. Commercial potential in the defense and commercial sectors, including Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Business Intelligence. Industries to benefit would range from geo-specific imagery for land management purposes, to entertainment-gaming. Return