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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 12, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2007
Christopher S. Kletecka, Willoughby Hills, OH (US);
Patrick L. Ponsardin, Placitas, NM (US);
Jeromy P. Rezac, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Christopher S. Kletecka, Willoughby Hills, OH (US);
Patrick L. Ponsardin, Placitas, NM (US);
Jeromy P. Rezac, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Exelis Inc., McLean, VA (US);
Abstract
Techniques are provided for simulating dissemination of at least one target substance in a scene that has been contaminated with the at least one target substance. Data is received from a user to select at least one target substance whose dissemination is to be simulated as well as parameters for the scene within which the simulation is to be performed. Simulation of the dissemination is performed and data can be displayed to illustrate, statistically and/or graphically, the results of the simulation. The simulation may include simulating interrogation of at least one surface in the scene with a sensor that detects ambient or scattered radiation from the at least one surface. Data may then be generated that indicates overlap of an interrogation spot of the sensor with the at least one target substance on at least one surface in the scene. A user may change parameters and repeat the simulation. The data generated by the simulation techniques is useful in designing sensors as well as developing strategies for deployment of sensors for certain applications.