Dr. Charles M. Hanson
SPIE Involvement:
Conference Program Committee | Editor | Author | Instructor
Area of Expertise:
infrared , imaging , development , uncooled , analysis , products
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Profile Summary

Specialize in practical application of rigorous theoretical understanding of infrared technology. Experience in development of detector technologies, readout circuits, signal and image processing, system and technological concepts, patent analysis. A major strength is in physics-based modeling of components and systems of components.
Publications (20)

Proceedings Article | 14 May 2019 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 11002, 110021N (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2519553
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Pyroelectric detectors, Bolometers, Temperature metrology, Signal to noise ratio, Fluctuations and noise, Infrared imaging, Optical choppers

Proceedings Article | 15 May 2018 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 10624, 106241C (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2306334
KEYWORDS: Eye, Bolometers, Sensors, Camera shutters, Fluctuations and noise, Signal to noise ratio, Nonuniformity corrections, Infrared imaging

Proceedings Article | 21 May 2011 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8012, 80121L (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884249
KEYWORDS: Amorphous silicon, Hydrogen, Staring arrays, Microbolometers, Sensors, Readout integrated circuits, Capacitors, Resistance, Bolometers, Packaging

Proceedings Article | 28 July 2010 Paper
Charles Hanson, Sameer Ajmera, John Brady, Thomas Fagan, William McCardel, Diane Morgan, Tom Schimert, A. J. Syllaios, Michael Taylor
Proceedings Volume 7660, 76600R (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.852511
KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Amorphous silicon, Capacitors, Digital filtering, Packaging, Sensors, Semiconducting wafers, Readout integrated circuits, Electronic filtering, Infrared radiation

Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper
T. Schimert, C. Hanson, J. Brady, T. Fagan, M. Taylor, W. McCardel, R. Gooch, M. Gohlke, A. Syllaios
Proceedings Volume 7298, 72980T (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818576
KEYWORDS: Staring arrays, Sensors, Capacitors, Digital filtering, Bolometers, Electronic filtering, Thermography, Infrared radiation, Mid-IR, Resistance

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Proceedings Volume Editor (7)

SPIE Conference Volume | 26 July 2019

SPIE Conference Volume | 27 July 2018

SPIE Conference Volume | 11 July 2017

SPIE Conference Volume | 7 July 2016

SPIE Conference Volume | 22 June 2015

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Conference Committee Involvement (17)
Infrared Technology and Applications LI
13 April 2025 | Orlando, Florida, United States
Infrared Technology and Applications L
21 April 2024 | National Harbor, Maryland, United States
Infrared Technology and Applications XLIX
30 April 2023 | Orlando, Florida, United States
Infrared Technology and Applications XLVIII
3 April 2022 | Orlando, Florida, United States
Infrared Technology and Applications XLVII
12 April 2021 | Online Only, Florida, United States
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Course Instructor
SC900: Uncooled Thermal Imaging Detectors and Systems
The success of uncooled infrared imaging in commercial and military markets has greatly increased the number of participants in the field, and, consequently, the variety of products available and in development. The intent of this course is to provide attendees a broad view of the field as well as an in-depth look at important technologies. The course describes the fundamentals of uncooled IR imaging arrays, emphasizing resistive bolometric and ferroelectric/pyroelectric detectors, but also including a number of innovative technologies such as thermally activated cantilevers, thin films with temperature-dependent optical transmission properties, and thermal-capacitive detectors. Students will learn the fundamentals of uncooled IR sensors, how the various technologies operate, the merits and deficiencies of the different technologies, quantitative metrics for evaluating and comparing performance, and how key factors influence those metrics. The course also explores the limits of performance of uncooled IR imaging, as well as trends to be expected in future products. To increase the utility of the material, this course has been updated to provide a step-by-step overview of on selecting the type and characteristics of an uncooled Focal Plane Array (FPA) for an example system.
SC839: Novel Uncooled Infrared Detectors and Systems
The interest created by the success of uncooled infrared imaging in commercial and military markets has given rise to a number of innovative methods of producing real-time infrared imagery such as thermally activated cantilevers, thin films with temperature-dependent optical transmission properties, thin-film pyroelectric devices, and thermal-capacitive detectors. This course provides attendees with a basic working knowledge of emerging uncooled IR sensor technologies. The course provides an overview of the merits and deficiencies of technology groups as well as of specific technologies, as compared to currently-available products. It also provides quantitative metrics for evaluating the performance potential of each, with specific examples to illustrate the key factors influencing responsivity and noise performance.
SC165: Uncooled Thermal Imaging Arrays, Systems, and Applications
Uncooled infrared focal plane arrays expand the military and commercial markets for thermal imaging systems. This course describes uncooled arrays, including resistive bolometric and ferroelectric/ pyroelectric detectors. Capabilities and limits are described.
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