Technology advanced mini-eyesafe rangefinder (TAMER)

Glen P. Abousleman; Bill Smeed

doi:10.1117/12.321041

27 August 1998 Technology advanced mini-eyesafe rangefinder (TAMER)

Glen P. Abousleman, Bill Smeed

Proceedings Volume 3394, Sensor Technology for Soldier Systems; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321041
Event: Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Controls, 1998, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The Technology Advanced Mini-Eyesafe Rangefinder (TAMER) module is a portable, lightweight (7 lbs), hand-held, target determination system. This rapid prototype program involved the integration of a Motorola 68360 microprocessor, electronic compass, laser range finder, GPS, 4 PCMCIA expansion slots, 0.7-inch micro display, digital camera, floating point unit, and various communications interfaces. The CPU computes an absolute target position based on laser range to target, C/VAM azimuth and inclination inputs, and absolute GPS position. This target position is automatically formatted into a standard military surveillance report and stored in local non- volatile memory. The operator can attach to a SINCGARS radio or to any RS232 compatible system (e.g., cellular telephone). To facilitate the above functionality, the TAMER system utilizes various power saving strategies including software- geared power reduction, power supply configuration, external device integration, and incorporation of low-power ICs. Additionally, TAMER utilizes state-of-the-art digital image compression technology. This custom image coder is based on wavelet decomposition and trellis-coded quantization (TCQ). The algorithm enables TAMER to transmit useful imagery over its severely disadvantaged wireless link.

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Glen P. Abousleman and Bill Smeed "Technology advanced mini-eyesafe rangefinder (TAMER)", Proc. SPIE 3394, Sensor Technology for Soldier Systems, (27 August 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321041

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Global Positioning System

Image compression

Distributed interactive simulations

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Digital cameras

Human-machine interfaces

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