Experimental Study of Multispectral Characteristics of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at Different Observation Angles

Autor: Haijing Zheng, Tingzhu Bai, Quanxi Wang, Fengmei Cao, Long Shao, Zhaotian Sun
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Sensors, Vol 18, Iss 2, p 428 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1424-8220
DOI: 10.3390/s18020428
Popis: This study investigates multispectral characteristics of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at different observation angles by experiment. The UAV and its engine are tested on the ground in the cruise state. Spectral radiation intensities at different observation angles are obtained in the infrared band of 0.9–15 μm by a spectral radiometer. Meanwhile, infrared images are captured separately by long-wavelength infrared (LWIR), mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR), and short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) cameras. Additionally, orientation maps of the radiation area and radiance are obtained. The results suggest that the spectral radiation intensity of the UAV is determined by its exhaust plume and that the main infrared emission bands occur at 2.7 μm and 4.3 μm. At observation angles in the range of 0°–90°, the radiation area of the UAV in MWIR band is greatest; however, at angles greater than 90°, the radiation area in the SWIR band is greatest. In addition, the radiance of the UAV at an angle of 0° is strongest. These conclusions can guide IR stealth technique development for UAVs.
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