Introduction to Electron-Optic

Introduction to Electro-Optic, Infrared,

and Laser Systems

Presented by

Auburn University Engineering Continuing Education

and

The Corporate Advantage, Inc.

In today's ever-changing technical environment, it is more and more difficult for you as a professional to stay current in your specialty. Current and potential employers are looking for some assurance that you are keeping pu with the latest advances in your field. Introduction to Electro-Optic, Infrared, and Laser Systems provides a tangible verification of your qualifications. Corporations and government agencies can make sure their employees are prepared to meet the challenges before them by providing them the opportunity to learn about Electro-Optic, Infrared, and Laser systems from one of the leading experts in the field. Whether you or your business or agency only needs a top-level understanding of what Electro-Optic, Infrared, and Laser Systems are and how they work, or an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles and concepts, this course is for you.

Instructor: Dr. Robert Berinato

Dr. Berinato, a Senior Principal Engineer at Dynetics, Inc., currently conducts research on optical and radar signal processing, defense system requirements analysis, electromagnetic signatures, optical sensor analysis, and commercial product development. In addition to his research at Dynetics, he is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, where he teaches courses in digital and analog communication theory, information theory, and mathematical methods.

Course Topics

Introduction to EO, IR, and Laser Systems
Examples of Fielded Systems
Phenomenology of Optical Waves
Radiometry, Sources, and Target Signatures
Atmospheric Effects on EO, IR, and Laser Systems

Introduction to Optical System Design
Optical Apertures and Angular Resolution
Classification and Performance of Detectors and Detector Arrays
Forward-Looking IR (FLIR) Sensor Systems
IR Search and Track (IRST) Sensor Systems

Introduction to Lasers
Laser Radar Systems
High-Energy Laser Weapon Technologies

Seeker Applications of EO and Laser Systems
Passive Non-Imaging and Imaging Seekers
Semi-Active Laser (SAL) Seekers
Active Laser Radar Seekers

Session Times: Students must flex their time to participate in this course

Sept. - 3, 9, 10, 14, and 16. - 2009
3:00 - 7:00 pm CDT

Course Delivery

HSV Jetplex building, room number will be sent out to all registered students
Remote sites linked via VTC based on VTC room availability at their site
WebEx / audio available for all participants
20 classroom hours
Minimum class size = 12

Reference Material (provided to course attendees)

Course handouts in Hardcopy and CD

Miscellaneous

Course will be offered through Business and Engineering Continuing Education (BECE) at Auburn University
course number -- C090903
registration telephone # -- 1-800-446-0382
registration fax # -- 1-334-844-5715
Regular course price -- $1395 ($1295 Boeing Cost)
Boeing students must use the Learning Together Program to pay for this course
Students must flex their time to participate in this course
Grade will be pass/fail with 80% attendance required for a passing grade (2.0 CEUs)

Course Registration

Step 1: (Boeing employees only) Complete the enrollment process for Boeing's Learning Together Program (LTP). Register via LTP so Boeing will pay for this course. If you were hired after October 12, 2009, you must have one year pre-enrollment advising period before enrolling in the LTP Program.

Step 2: (all participants) Enroll for this course by calling Auburn University at 1.800.446.0382

Step 3: Boeing employees must fax a copy of the Course Notification Voucher to Auburn (Fax: 334.844.5715).

If you register by the Thursday before the class starts on Tuesday, you will receive the materials before the first day of class.
You can register up to noon on the first day of class, and we will email the first day's slides and have materials to you before the second class.

Last Updated: Feb 09, 2011