Mr. Robertus A. W. Kemp Profile

Robertus A. W. Kemp

Senior Business Developer at TNO

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2013 Paper

Future electro-optical sensors and processing in urban operations

Christina Grönwall, Piet Schwering, Jouni Rantakokko, Koen Benoist, Rob A. Kemp, Ove Steinvall, Dietmar Letalick, Stefan Björkert

Proceedings Volume 8897, 889702 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2030412

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Signal processing, Data communications, Image processing, Data processing, Telecommunications, Data fusion, Infrared sensors, 3D image processing, Unmanned aerial vehicles

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In the electro-optical sensors and processing in urban operations (ESUO) study we pave the way for the European Defence Agency (EDA) group of Electro-Optics experts (IAP03) for a common understanding of the optimal distribution of processing functions between the different platforms. Combinations of local, distributed and centralized processing are proposed. In this way one can match processing functionality to the required power, and available communication systems data rates, to obtain the desired reaction times. In the study, three priority scenarios were defined. For these scenarios, present-day and future sensors and signal processing technologies were studied. The priority scenarios were camp protection, patrol and house search. A method for analyzing information quality in single and multi-sensor systems has been applied. A method for estimating reaction times for transmission of data through the chain of command has been proposed and used. These methods are documented and can be used to modify scenarios, or be applied to other scenarios. Present day data processing is organized mainly locally. Very limited exchange of information with other platforms is present; this is performed mainly at a high information level. Main issues that arose from the analysis of present-day systems and methodology are the slow reaction time due to the limited field of view of present-day sensors and the lack of robust automated processing. Efficient handover schemes between wide and narrow field of view sensors may however reduce the delay times. The main effort in the study was in forecasting the signal processing of EO-sensors in the next ten to twenty years. Distributed processing is proposed between hand-held and vehicle based sensors. This can be accompanied by cloud processing on board several vehicles. Additionally, to perform sensor fusion on sensor data originating from different platforms, and making full use of UAV imagery, a combination of distributed and centralized processing is essential. There is a central role for sensor fusion of heterogeneous sensors in future processing. The changes that occur in the urban operations of the future due to the application of these new technologies will be the improved quality of information, with shorter reaction time, and with lower operator load.

Proceedings Article | 5 June 2013 Paper

Image enhancement technology research for army applications

Piet B. Schwering, Rob A. Kemp, Klamer Schutte

Proceedings Volume 8706, 87060O (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2017855

KEYWORDS: Image enhancement, Image quality, Turbulence, Sensors, Image processing, Image resolution, Cameras, Denoising, Super resolution, Resolution enhancement technologies

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

Task-specific sensor settings for electro-optical systems in a marine environment

Piet B. Schwering, Sebastiaan van den Broek, Rob A. Kemp, Henk Lensen

Proceedings Volume 7666, 76662I (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851140

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Environmental sensing, Electro optical sensors, Electro optical systems, Target detection, Image processing, Cameras, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image sensors, Image fusion

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 2009 Paper

Results from the search-lidar demonstrator project for detection of small sea-surface targets

Johan van den Heuvel, Frank van Putten, Leo Cohen, Rob Kemp, Gijs Franssen

Proceedings Volume 7482, 748205 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830652

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Target detection, Receivers, Radar, Laser systems engineering, Surveillance, Optical parametric oscillators, Sensors, Visibility, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 24 September 2009 Paper

Application of heterogeneous multiple camera system with panoramic capabilities in a harbor environment

Piet Schwering, Henk Lensen, Sebastiaan van den Broek, Richard den Hollander, Wannes van der Mark, Henri Bouma, Rob Kemp

Proceedings Volume 7481, 74810C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.833469

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Panoramic photography, Sensors, Image enhancement, Infrared radiation, Radar, Image fusion, Target detection, Imaging systems, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2009 Paper

Application of heterogeneous multiple camera system with panoramic capabilities in a harbor environment

Henk Lensen, Piet Schwering, Sebastiaan van den Broek, Richard den Hollander, Wannes van der Mark, Rob Kemp

Proceedings Volume 7305, 73050B (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819911

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Radar, Panoramic photography, Sensors, Image fusion, Image enhancement, Imaging systems, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Target detection

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2008 Paper

Automatic detection of small surface targets with electro-optical sensors in a harbor environment

Henri Bouma, Dirk-Jan de Lange, Sebastiaan van den Broek, Rob Kemp, Piet Schwering

Proceedings Volume 7114, 711402 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.799813

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Environmental sensing, Cameras, Infrared cameras, Electro optical sensors, Visualization, Infrared radiation, Sun, Image enhancement, Near infrared

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2008 Paper

Results of optical detection trials in harbour environment

Rob A. Kemp, Johannes de Groot, Sebastiaan van den Broek, Dirk-Jan de Lange, Judith Dijk, Piet B. Schwering

Proceedings Volume 6943, 69430Y (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778185

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Cameras, Image enhancement, Image sensors, Environmental sensing, Electro optical systems, Infrared cameras, Image processing, Infrared imaging, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 7 November 2007 Paper

Optical characterization of small surface targets

Piet Schwering, Dirk Bezuidenhout, Willem Gunter, Arie de Jong, Peter Fritz, Francois le Roux, Rheinhardt Sieberhagen, Mark Holloway, George Vrahimis, Faith October, Rob Kemp

Proceedings Volume 6739, 67390H (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738507

KEYWORDS: Sun, Scintillation, Mid-IR, Sensors, Long wavelength infrared, Signal to noise ratio, Target detection, Imaging systems, Electro optical systems, Refraction

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Proceedings Article | 19 July 2002 Paper

Automatic video analysis and compilation system AVACS

Rob Kemp

Proceedings Volume 4709, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474734

KEYWORDS: Compact discs, Image analysis, Video, Digital imaging, Detection and tracking algorithms, Electronics, Video processing, Real time image processing, Cameras, Digital recording

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2001 Paper

Evaluation of tracking in video sequences

Katerin Romeo, Piet Schwering, Rob Kemp

Proceedings Volume 4232, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.417564

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Detection and tracking algorithms, Infrared radiation, Video surveillance, Video, Sensors, Cameras, Infrared detectors, Infrared imaging, Long wavelength infrared

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Proceedings Article | 15 December 2000 Paper

Encountering bird alarms in full-stare IRSTs

Arie de Jong, Hans Winkel, Rob Kemp

Proceedings Volume 4130, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.409914

KEYWORDS: Infrared search and track, Sensors, Missiles, Cameras, Ranging, Target detection, Infrared signatures, Signal processing, Radar, Medium wave

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Proceedings Article | 17 October 1994 Paper

Results with a multispectral autonomous wildfire detection system

Jan de Vries, Rob Kemp

Proceedings Volume 2269, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.188645

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Surveillance, Surveillance systems, Clouds, Cameras, Signal processing, Reliability, CCD image sensors, Infrared technology, Infrared sensors

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Proceedings Article | 15 November 1993 Paper

Surveillance sensor for autonomous wildfire detection

Jan de Vries, Rob Kemp

Proceedings Volume 1952, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.161400

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Surveillance, Clouds, CCD image sensors, Vegetation, Atmospheric particles, Visible radiation, Surveillance systems, Infrared sensors, Flame detectors

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