Albert W Kongable

Title: Albert W Kongable: Innovator in Infrared Technology

Introduction

Albert W Kongable is a notable inventor based in Orlando, FL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of infrared technology, holding a total of 4 patents. His work focuses on developing innovative solutions for infrared imaging and laser systems.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is the "Infrared scene generator using fluorescent conversion material." This invention is a compact infrared (IR) scene generator capable of generating multiple-color mid-IR scenes through the use of readily available commercial near-IR lasers and a fluorescent conversion material (FCM). Such a scene generator would be useful to test IR imaging sensors in a controlled laboratory environment. In operation, each laser emits energy at an initial wavelength outside the operating band of an IR imaging sensor. This energy of a first set of wavelengths is written onto the FCM in patterns, which collectively form an IR scene. The FCM absorbs the energy and radiates it at wavelengths longer than the initial wavelengths, i.e., a second set of wavelengths. As these longer wavelengths are within the operating waveband of the IR imaging sensor, the patterns written onto the FCM are detectable by it.

Another significant patent is the "Method and apparatus for boresighting a laser with a forward looking infrared device." This system provides a method for boresighting a laser to a passive sensor using a fluorescent conversion material. A passive sensor, such as a FLIR, is aligned with a boresight module using a test pattern on a fluorescent conversion material. Laser energy is then emitted onto the fluorescent conversion material at a first wavelength which is beyond the passive sensor's operating waveband. The fluorescent conversion material then radiates the laser energy at a second wavelength which is within the passive sensor's operating waveband. The location where the laser energy is radiated on the fluorescent conversion material is used as a reference in boresighting the laser to the passive sensor.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Albert has worked with prominent companies, including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corp. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in the field of infrared technology.

Collaborations

Albert has collaborated with various professionals in his field, including his coworker Mark T Myers. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his projects and patents