- End-to-End System Engineering
SciTec's expertise in observable modeling, system modeling, and algorithm development supports end-to-end
system engineering. The process begins with physics-based source signature models which, when combined with atmospheric
propagation and scatter models as well as background models, can be used to produce signatures incident on sensors.
Using our awareness of current technology as well as in-house sensor modeling capability, we design systems to meet customer
needs. With in-house optomechanical and electronic design and fabrication capabilities, we build both prototype as well
as production systems. From our intimate knowledge of the physics observables and the sensor, we design
processing architectures and algorithms for multispectral and hyperspectral systems to create the final data products
required by the customer. Thus, SciTec provides a truly end-to-end modeling, design, and analysis
capability to its customers.
- Phenomenology
SciTec has developed a variety of observable and propagation models that support system design
tradeoff studies, test planning, data interpretation, and intelligence analysis. These models include
phenomenology models for hot/high energy radiation sources, background and target radiation signature
codes for electro-optic data exploitation, and data analysis and interpretation algorithms for technical
intelligence acquisition. In addition, SciTec has developed several propagation and scatter models
appropriate for laser observables and other events.
- Algorithm Development and Real Time Processing
SciTec designs mathematical algorithms and implements them in unique processing
architectures, and develops custom analysis and system software. SciTec has
developed its own real-time processor; in addition, SciTec uses commercial processor
technologies to best satisfy customer requirements. SciTec
develops custom software to support advanced sensor systems using graphical user
interfaces containing real-time data displays. SciTec also develops custom software to
provide quick turnaround model predictions and support data analysis.
- Electro-Optic System Development
SciTec has extensive experience in electronics miniaturization, rapid prototyping,
sensor architecture development, and fieldable system production. SciTec can develop
custom data collection systems with high volume data storage requirements and using
small format computers. In addition, SciTec can integrate signal processing capabilities
into custom sensors, including image preprocessing, dedicated algorithms
implemented in FPGAs, and parallel computing architectures.
- Field Testing and Data Analysis
SciTec's phenomenological modeling, calibration, test design, and test execution
expertise support a wide range of test applications. Recent SciTec field tests include
missile signature measurements, potential false alarm characterization, atmospheric
propagation model validation measurements, laser observables measurements, and
target signature characterization. SciTec analyzes its own data in order to provide its
customers with final products that satisfy their data requirements.
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