Dr. Alan R. Pinkus Profile

Dr. Alan R. Pinkus

Research Psychologist at Air Force Research Lab

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2016 Paper

Evaluation of the repeatability of a Landolt-C based automated sensor resolution assessment methodology

Alan Pinkus, David Dommett, H. Lee Task

Proceedings Volume 9842, 98420Z (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2222579

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Long wavelength infrared, Image resolution, Near infrared, Short wave infrared radiation, Infrared sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 21 May 2015 Paper

A guide for human factors research with stereoscopic 3D displays

John McIntire, Paul Havig, Alan Pinkus

Proceedings Volume 9470, 94700A (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2176997

KEYWORDS: 3D displays, Eye, Cameras, Stereoscopic cameras, Displays, Glasses, Visualization, Image fusion, 3D metrology, Stereoscopic displays

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Proceedings Article | 21 May 2015 Paper

Effects of the experimental manipulation of Fourier components of naturalistic imagery on search performance and eye-tracking behavior

Alan Pinkus, James Garrett, Tiffany Paul, Allan Pantle

Proceedings Volume 9474, 94740X (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2176597

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Image filtering, Spatial frequencies, Spatial filters, Eye, Linear filtering, Bandpass filters, Visualization, Optical filters, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2013 Paper

Development of a real-world sensor-aided target acquisition model based on human visual performance with a Landolt C

H. Task, Alan Pinkus, Eric Geiselman

Proceedings Volume 8745, 874510 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2017644

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Visualization, Visual process modeling, Performance modeling, Data modeling, Target recognition, Target detection, Target acquisition, Fourier transforms, Infrared sensors

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2013 Paper

A comparison of sensor resolution assessment by human vision versus custom software for Landolt C and triangle resolution targets

Alan Pinkus, David Dommett, H. Task

Proceedings Volume 8745, 87450Z (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2017643

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Infrared sensors, Optical resolution, Image resolution, Target recognition, Near infrared, Human vision and color perception, Detection and tracking algorithms, Visualization, Automatic target recognition

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2012 Paper

A comparison of Landolt C and triangle resolution targets using the synthetic observer approach to sensor resolution assessment

Alan Pinkus, David Dommett, H. Lee Task

Proceedings Volume 8392, 83921A (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.917692

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Image resolution, Optical resolution, Near infrared, Infrared imaging, Image sensors, Visualization, Infrared sensors, Target recognition, Modulation transfer functions

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 2011 Paper

A comparison of synthetic and human observer approaches to multispectral sensor resolution assessment

Alan Pinkus, David Dommett, H. Lee Task

Proceedings Volume 8042, 80420V (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.882721

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Optical resolution, Image resolution, Human vision and color perception, Short wave infrared radiation, Near infrared, Image sensors, Long wavelength infrared, LCDs, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

Synthetic observer approach to multispectral sensor resolution assessment

Alan Pinkus, David Dommett, H. Lee Task

Proceedings Volume 7689, 76890E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851899

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Optical resolution, Image resolution, Near infrared, Visualization, Long wavelength infrared, Short wave infrared radiation, Image sensors, Image fusion, Frame grabbers

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2009 Paper

Object recognition methodology for the assessment of multi-spectral fusion algorithms: phase 1

Alan Pinkus, Alexander Toet, H. Lee Task

Proceedings Volume 7336, 73360X (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.820006

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Sensors, Visualization, Firearms, Image sensors, Image resolution, Image processing, Image enhancement, Image quality, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2009 Paper

Quad-emissive display for multi-spectral sensor analyses

Alan Pinkus, H. Lee Task

Proceedings Volume 7336, 73361C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818707

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Image sensors, Cameras, Image resolution, Short wave infrared radiation, Optical resolution, Visible radiation, Infrared radiation, Visualization, Long wavelength infrared

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2008 Paper

An investigation of image fusion algorithms using a visual performance-based image evaluation methodology

Kelly Neriani, Alan Pinkus, David Dommett

Proceedings Volume 6968, 696819 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.779752

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Visualization, Detection and tracking algorithms, Algorithm development, Image sensors, Principal component analysis, Sensors, Cameras, Image processing, Image visualization

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2008 Paper

All solid state electrochromic device for helmet-mounted displays

Hulya Demiryont, Kenneth Shannon, Jan Isidorsson, Sharon Dixon, Alan Pinkus

Proceedings Volume 6955, 695507 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.777794

KEYWORDS: Head-mounted displays, Electrodes, Ions, Solid state electronics, Reflection, Goggles, Switching, Air contamination, Molybdenum, Polarons

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2008 Paper

Dynamic stimulus enhancement with Gabor-based filtered images

Alan Pinkus, Miriam Poteet, Allan Pantle

Proceedings Volume 6968, 69681R (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778002

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Image processing, Image fusion, Target detection, Image enhancement, Spatial frequencies, Visualization, Spatial filters, Visual system, Convolution

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2008 Paper

Correlating military operators' visual demands with multi-spectral image fusion

Gary Martinsen, Jonathan Hosket, Alan Pinkus

Proceedings Volume 6968, 69681S (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778322

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Image fusion, Information visualization, Sensors, Image sensors, Image enhancement, Infrared radiation, Fiber optic gyroscopes, Infrared sensors, Enhanced vision

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 2007 Paper

Theoretical and applied aspects of night vision goggle resolution and visual acuity assessment

H. Lee Task, Alan Pinkus

Proceedings Volume 6557, 65570P (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.721365

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Modulation transfer functions, Spatial frequencies, Modulation, Night vision goggles, Target recognition, Eye, Spatial resolution, Contrast transfer function, Image quality

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2007 Paper

Object recognition via information: theoretic measures/metrics

Daniel Repperger, Alan Pinkus, Julie Skipper, Christina Schrider

Proceedings Volume 6498, 64980Z (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.702504

KEYWORDS: Object recognition, Information theory, Signal to noise ratio, Monte Carlo methods, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image transmission, Associative arrays, Image analysis, Image processing, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2007 Paper

Stochastic resonance investigation of object detection in images

Daniel Repperger, Alan Pinkus, Julie Skipper, Christina Schrider

Proceedings Volume 6497, 649703 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.702514

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Detection and tracking algorithms, Stochastic processes, Interference (communication), Nonlinear filtering, Signal detection, Electronic filtering, Filtering (signal processing), Physics, Monte Carlo methods

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2006 Paper

Psychometric correlates of the effects of image-enhancing algorithms on visual performance

George Reis, Kelly Neriani, Alan Pinkus, Eric Heft

Proceedings Volume 6226, 62260P (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665541

KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, Image enhancement, Visualization, Error analysis, Time metrology, Image processing, Image quality, Digital filtering, Analytical research, Image fusion

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2006 Paper

Visual performance-based image enhancement methodology: an investigation of contrast enhancement algorithms

Kelly Neriani, Travis Herbranson, George Reis, Alan Pinkus, Charles Goodyear

Proceedings Volume 6226, 622606 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666018

KEYWORDS: Image enhancement, Detection and tracking algorithms, Visualization, Image processing, Digital filtering, Algorithm development, Cameras, Image quality, Digital imaging, Image contrast enhancement

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2006 Paper

A unified taxonomic approach to the laboratory assessment of visionic devices

Alan Pinkus, Clarence Rash

Proceedings Volume 6224, 622406 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658462

KEYWORDS: Head-mounted displays, Eye, Transmittance, Image intensifiers, Image transmission, Optical design, Sensors, Optical testing, Chromatic aberrations, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2005 Paper

Visual performance-based image enhancement methodology: an investigation of three Retinex algorithms

Kelly Neriani, Travis Herbranson, Alan Pinkus, Christine Task, H. Task

Proceedings Volume 5802, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.602562

KEYWORDS: Image enhancement, Visualization, Image quality, Detection and tracking algorithms, Algorithm development, Target detection, Image processing, Visual process modeling, Image visualization, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

Night vision imaging system lighting evaluation methodology

H. Lee Task, Alan Pinkus, Maryann Barbato, Martha Hausmann

Proceedings Volume 5800, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.603102

KEYWORDS: Light sources and illumination, Visualization, Nonlinear optics, Night vision, Imaging systems, Night vision goggles, Cockpit displays, Objectives, Light sources, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2004 Paper

Night vision goggle luminance disparity and the Pulfrich phenomenon

Alan Pinkus, Harry Task

Proceedings Volume 5442, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540703

KEYWORDS: Eye, Neodymium, Optical filtering, Night vision goggles, Goggles, Field emission displays, Image intensifiers, Visualization, Ranging, Optical benches

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