Dr. Vincent Michael Contarino Profile

Dr. Vincent Michael Contarino

at R Cubed Engineering

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Publications (17)

Proceedings Article | 6 June 2013 Paper

Directional antenna array (DAA) for communications, control, and data link protection

Pavlo Molchanov, Vincent Contarino

Proceedings Volume 8711, 87110X (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2015607

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Sensors, Data communications, Global Positioning System, Telecommunications, Signal processing, Robotics, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Receivers, RF communications

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2013 Paper

New distributed radar technology based on UAV or UGV application

Pavlo Molchanov, Vincent Contarino

Proceedings Volume 8714, 87140Q (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016379

KEYWORDS: Radar, Antennas, Receivers, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Target detection, Buildings, Transmitters, Iridium, Surveillance, Global Positioning System

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Proceedings Article | 23 May 2011 Paper

All weather sense and avoid system (AWSAS) for all UAS and manned platforms

V. Contarino, R. Healing, R. Contarino, M. Contarino, P. Molchanov, T. Curran, T. Keck, J. Keck, S. Allen, S. Shubert, R. Wienmann

Proceedings Volume 8045, 80450G (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884423

KEYWORDS: Collision avoidance, Global Positioning System, Safety, Receivers, Geographic information systems, Signal processing, Detection and tracking algorithms, Algorithm development, Defense and security, Sensing systems

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Proceedings Article | 8 October 2007 Paper

Remote polarization measurements of the air-sea interface

Gary Gilbert, Jon Schoonmaker, Yuliya Podobna, Irina Petrosyuk, Joseph Dirbas, Vincent Contarino

Proceedings Volume 6743, 674303 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.737617

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Data modeling, Cameras, Bridges, Reflectivity, Bidirectional reflectance transmission function, Optical testing, Reflection, Water, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2007 Paper

Affordable spectropolarimetry with MANTIS-3T

Joseph Dirbas, Adam Davies, Jon Schoonmaker, Gary Gilbert, Vincent Contarino, Michael Crowley

Proceedings Volume 6565, 65650P (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719629

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Calibration, Polarization, Data modeling, Polarimetry, Sun, Cameras, CMOS sensors, Image sensors, Sensor calibration

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Proceedings Article | 7 September 2006 Paper

Nanosecond gated PMT for LIDAR-RADAR applications

Pavlo Molchanov, Vincent Contarino, Brian Concannon, Olha Asmolova, Yulia Podobna

Proceedings Volume 6294, 62940H (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.675527

KEYWORDS: Resistance, Power supplies, Photomultipliers, LIDAR, Ocean optics, Digital signal processing, Water, Transistors, Receivers, Optical properties

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Proceedings Article | 22 April 2006 Paper

Capacitive modulation in high-speed photodetectors

Pavlo Molchanov, Vincent Contarino, Olha Asmolova, Yulia Podobna, Iryna Petrosyuk

Proceedings Volume 6189, 61891V (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.662337

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Photodiodes, Photodetectors, Microwave radiation, Capacitance, Oscillators, Resistance, Bandpass filters, Signal attenuation, Frequency modulation

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Proceedings Article | 20 January 2005 Paper

Neuro-fuzzy logic application for hyperspectral remote sensing

Vincent Contarino, Pavlo Molchanov, Yulia Podobna, Iryna Petrosyuk

Proceedings Volume 5655, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.577955

KEYWORDS: Neural networks, Optical signal processing, Fuzzy logic, Remote sensing, Logic, Error analysis, Systems modeling, Sensing systems, Hyperspectral systems, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 20 January 2005 Paper

Large-area intensified photodiodes for ocean optics applications

Vincent Contarino, Pavlo Molchanov, Olga Asmolova

Proceedings Volume 5656, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.577958

KEYWORDS: Ions, Electrodes, Ocean optics, Photodiodes, Defense and security, Electron beams, Ionization, Photomultipliers, Vacuum tubes, 3D applications

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2002 Paper

Narrow-band holographic optical filter using thick efficient holographic gratings

Richard Billmers, Elizabeth Billmers, Ryszard Burzynski, John Weibel, L. Heverley, Martin Casstevens, Thomas Curran, V. Michael Contarino

Proceedings Volume 4659, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469262

KEYWORDS: Diffraction gratings, Optical filters, Holography, Volume holography, Diffraction, Multiplexing, LIDAR, Reflection, Holograms, Optical parametric oscillators

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Proceedings Article | 14 January 2002 Paper

Ocean water clarity measurement using shipboard lidar systems

David Allocca, Mark London, Thomas Curran, Brian Concannon, V. Michael Contarino, Jennifer Prentice, Linda Mullen, Timothy Kane

Proceedings Volume 4488, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452807

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Signal attenuation, Receivers, Water, Optical properties, Ocean optics, Absorption, Scattering, Laser scattering, Backscatter

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Proceedings Article | 28 October 1999 Paper

Modulated laser line scanner for enhanced underwater imaging

Linda Mullen, V. Michael Contarino, Alan Laux, Brian Concannon, Jon Davis, Michael Strand, Bryan Coles

Proceedings Volume 3761, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366470

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Receivers, Light scattering, Signal attenuation, Backscatter, Sensors, Scattering, Signal detection, Ocean optics, Transmitters

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Proceedings Article | 28 October 1999 Paper

Joint US-UK polarized lidar trial

David Allocca, V. Michael Contarino, Linda Mullen, Geoff Ludbrook, Timothy Holloway

Proceedings Volume 3761, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366480

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, LIDAR, Receivers, Water, Polarization, Optical properties, Backscatter, Absorption, Scattering, Ocean optics

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Proceedings Article | 28 October 1999 Paper

Characterization of signal-induced artifacts in photomultiplier tubes for underwater lidar applications

Brian Concannon, V. Michael Contarino, David Allocca, Linda Mullen

Proceedings Volume 3761, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366478

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Electrons, Electromagnetic coupling, Reflection, Interference (communication), Resistance, Photomultipliers, Receivers, Laser scanners, 3D scanning

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Proceedings Article | 6 February 1997 Paper

Modulated pulse lidar for enhanced underwater detection

Linda Mullen, V. Michael Contarino

Proceedings Volume 2963, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.266392

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Modulation, Backscatter, Microwave radiation, Ocean optics, Target detection, Radar, Submerged target detection, Receivers, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 1995 Paper

Evaluation of 8 x 8 reverse-etched avalanche photodiode arrays for oceanographic lidar systems

David Allocca, V. Michael Contarino, Martin Squicciarini, R. Billmers

Proceedings Volume 2550, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.221425

KEYWORDS: Avalanche photodetectors, Ocean optics, Quantum efficiency, LIDAR, Etching, Sensors, Diodes, Image sensors, Imaging arrays

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Proceedings Article | 1 September 1990 Paper

Adjustable dynamic signal compression by photomultiplier space charge control

Brian Concannon, V. Michael Contarino, Thomas Curran

Proceedings Volume 1302, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21461

KEYWORDS: Ocean optics, Photomultipliers, Receivers, Backscatter, LIDAR, Pulsed laser operation, Electrons, Signal attenuation, Laser systems engineering, Interfaces

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Conference Committee Involvement (1)

Ocean Remote Sensing and Imaging II

5 August 2003 | San Diego, California, United States

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