Systems Engineering and Analysis of Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems

Electro-optical and infrared systems are fundamental in the military, medical, commercial, industrial, and private sectors. Systems Engineering and Analysis of Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems integrates solid fundamental systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques with the technical focus of contemporary electro-optical and infrared optics, imaging, and detection methodologies and systems. The book provides a running case study throughout that illustrates concepts and applies topics learned. It explores the benefits of a solid systems engineering-oriented approach focused on electro-optical and infrared systems.

This book covers fundamental systems engineering principles as applied to optical systems, demonstrating how modern-day systems engineering methods, tools, and techniques can help you to optimally develop, support, and dispose of complex, optical systems. It introduces contemporary systems development paradigms such as model-based systems engineering, agile development, enterprise architecture methods, systems of systems, family of systems, rapid prototyping, and more. It focuses on the connection between the high-level systems engineering methodologies and detailed optical analytical methods to analyze, and understand optical systems performance capabilities.

Organized into three distinct sections, the book covers modern, fundamental, and general systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques needed throughout an optical system?s development lifecycle (SDLC); optical systems building blocks that provide necessary optical systems analysis methods, techniques, and technical fundamentals; and an integrated case study that unites these two areas. It provides enough theory, analytical content, and technical depth that you will be able to analyze optical systems from both a systems and technical perspective.

Introduction to Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering in the Modern Age
Optical Systems Building Blocks: Introduction, Systems of Units, Optical Systems Methodologies, and Terminology
Integrated Case Study: Introduction to Our Optical Systems Engineering Case Study
Appendix: Acronyms
References
Enterprise Architecture FundamentalsHigh-Level Integrated Model
Optical Systems Model
Conclusion
Appendix: Fourier Transform Pairs
References
Systems of Systems, Family of Systems, and Systems EngineeringOverview
Optical Systems Building Block: Optical System of Systems Model
Integrated Case Study: Implementing a System of Systems Optical Model
Summary
References
Model-Based Systems EngineeringOverview of MBSE
Optical Systems Building Block: The Basic Optical System
Integrated Case Study: MBSE, MATLAB®, and Rapid Prototyping at FIT (Basic Optical Components)
Appendix: Acronyms
References
Problem DefinitionSystems Engineering Principles and Methods for Problem Definition
Optical Systems Building Blocks: Optical Sources
Integrated Case Study: Introduction
Appendix: Acronyms
References
Feasibility Studies, Trade Studies, and Alternative AnalysisUnderstanding What Is Feasible
Optical Systems Building Block: Optical Radiation and Its Propagation
Integrated Case Study: Establishing Technical Feasibility through Optical Propagation Analysis
Summary
Appendix: Acronyms
References
Systems and RequirementsRequirements Generation Process
Optical Systems Building Block: Optical Modulation
Integrated Case Study: Systems Requirements and the Need for Optical Modulation
References
Maintenance and Support PlanningIntroduction to Maintenance and Support Planning
Fundamentals of Optical Detectors
Integrated Case Study: Maintenance and Support in Context of the Enterprise
References
Technical Performance Measures and MetricsIntroduction to Technical Performance Measures and Metrics
Optical Systems Building Block: Detector Noise, Characteristics, Performance Limits, and Testing
UAV Case Study Application
Appendix 9.A: MATLAB® Code 1
Appendix 9.B: MATLAB® Code 2
References
Functional Analysis and Detector CoolingFunctional Analyses and their Requirements
Detector Cooling Methods
UAV Integrated Case Study: Integrating the Detector and the Cooler
References
Requirements AllocationRequirements Allocation Process
Optical Systems Building Block: Representative TPMs and KPPs
Integrated Case Study
Summary
References
Introduction to Systems DesignSystems Engineering Design Process
Optical Systems Building Block: Analyzing Optical Systems
Integrated Case Study: Application of Optical Analytical Model to FIT’s System
Conclusion
Appendix: Acronyms
References
Quality Production and ManufacturingIntroduction to Manufacturing and Production
Engineering and Manufacturing Optical Devices
Integrated Case Study and Application: UAV Optical System Project
Appendix A: Acronyms
Appendix B: Variable Descriptions
Appendix C: Control Charts and Taguchi Robust Design Data
References
Optical Systems Testing and EvaluationGeneral Concepts in Testing and Characterizing Optical Systems
Optical Systems Testing Methods
Integrated Case Study: Testing the FIT Optical Systems
Appendix: Acronyms
References
Optical System Use and SupportIntroduction to System Use and Support
Optical Systems Building Block: Using the Detected Signal–Signal Processing
Integrated Case Study: Signal Processing on the FIT Optical System
Appendix: Acronyms
References
Disposal and Retirement of Optical SystemsIntroduction
Optical Systems Building Block: Optical Systems in Space
Integrated Case Study: FIT Special Customer
Conclusion
References
Appendix: Mathematical FormulasA.1 Trigonometric Identities
A.2 Polar Coordinates
A.3 Complex Numbers
A.3.1 Absolute Value of Complex Numbers
A.3.2 Ordered Pair Form of Complex Numbers
A.3.3 Polar Form of Complex Numbers
A.A.3.4 Dot and Cross Products on Complex Numbers
A.4 Chain Rule
A.5 Algebra
A.5.1 Vectors and Vector Spaces
A.5.2 Matrices and Matrix Operations
A.6 Eigenvalue Problems
A.7 Convolution
A.7.1 Convolution Theorem
A.7.2 Fourier Series
A.7.3 Fourier Transforms
A.8 Linear Systems Theory
A.9 Superposition Principle
References
Index

William W. Arrasmith received his Ph.D. in engineering physics from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Dayton, OH in 1995. He earned an M.S. in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM in 1991. He obtained a B.S. in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA in 1983. In his current position, he is a Professor of Engineering Systems at the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) in Melbourne, FL. Prior to FIT, he served in the United States Air Force for over twenty years, culminating with a rank of Lt. Colonel. During his time in the Air Force, he held several positions including Chief, Advanced Science and Technology Division, Applied Technology Directorate at the Air Force Technical Applications Center; Assistant Professor, Weapons and Systems Engineering Department, United States Naval Academy; Program Manager, Physics and Electronics Directorate, Air Force Office of Scientific Research; Director, Flood Beam Experiment, Air Force Research Laboratory (Kirtland Air Force Base); and Project Engineer, Teal Ruby Systems Program Office, Space Division. Dr. Arrasmith is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi, and the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) and has two national patents pending. He received the President’s Award for Service at Florida Tech in 2013 and the Walter Nunn Excellence in Teaching Award in the College of Engineering at Florida Tech in 2010.