Synthetic Targets
The Automatic Video Tracker (AVT) has the ability to overlay the image of two targets on the incoming targets on the incoming video image. The position of the targets is governed by internally calculated target trajectories and the pointing angle of the video sensor. The overlaid video is subsequently used as an input into the Tracking function of the AVT. The AVT can then be commanded to track one of the overlaid target images. The rate demand output by the AVT platform filters completes the closed loop tracking of the overlaid target.
Synthetic target has the ability to be driven by real time user inputs as an alternative option to internal trajectories. The Synthetic Test Target function can be used to:
- Demonstrate and test the closed loop performance of the video tracking system;
- Provide inexpensive, highly realistic operator training;
- Validate operational equipment configurations, i.e. target range, attitude and sensor Field of View (FOV).
The functional blocks required to allow test target generation are shown above, the grey boxes indicate functionality that has been added to the AVT for this purpose.