Dr. Gordon W. Lukesh Profile

Dr. Gordon W. Lukesh

Managing Partner at Nukove Scientific Consulting LLC

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Publications (20)

Proceedings Article | 11 February 2009 Paper

Low earth orbit identification of space asset threats

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh

Proceedings Volume 7296, 729605 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.820964

KEYWORDS: Beam splitters, Atmospheric optics, Atmospheric propagation, Satellites, Satellite communications, Adaptive optics, Mirrors, Space telescopes, Atmospheric modeling, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2007 Paper

Estimating object shape from return flux measurements using a sinusoid beam dither method

Shashank Avula, David Voelz, Sathyanarayana Prabhu Adepu, Gordon Lukesh, Susan Chandler

Proceedings Volume 6712, 67120B (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.733206

KEYWORDS: Beam shaping, Convolution, Mirrors, Sensors, Surveillance, Atmospheric turbulence, Target detection, Signal detection, Fourier transforms, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 2006 Paper

Maximum likelihood parameter estimation of a laser system using return photons

Deva Borah, David Voelz, Gordon Lukesh, Susan Chandler

Proceedings Volume 6522, 65220J (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.723044

KEYWORDS: Error analysis, Laser systems engineering, Photons, Atmospheric optics, Atmospheric physics, Ocean optics, Free space optical communications

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 2006 Paper

The statistical analysis of received time-series signals from the laser illumination of remote objects through turbulence

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh

Proceedings Volume 6522, 65220D (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.722560

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Receivers, Satellites, Atmospheric optics, Scintillation, Laser systems engineering, Speckle pattern, Telescopes, Atmospheric physics, Statistical analysis

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Proceedings Article | 7 June 2006 Paper

RHINO: real-time histogram interpretation of numerical observations

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh

Proceedings Volume 6261, 62612E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668488

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Scintillation, Satellites, Algorithm development, Photons, Receivers, Space telescopes, High power lasers, Error analysis, Speckle pattern

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2006 Paper

Nonimaging detection of target shape and size

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh

Proceedings Volume 6234, 62340B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.663335

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Scintillation, Data modeling, Imaging systems, Target detection, Monte Carlo methods, Optical simulations, Sensors, Laser systems engineering, Speckle pattern

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Proceedings Article | 21 April 2006 Paper

An introduction to RHINO: real-time histogram interpretation of numerical observations

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh

Proceedings Volume 6160, 61600M (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.675922

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Satellites, Scintillation, Photons, Receivers, Speckle pattern, Algorithm development, Telescopes, Monte Carlo methods, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 2005 Paper

Adaptive beam control based on return statistics: laboratory real-time simulation

Santasri Basu, David Voelz, Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh

Proceedings Volume 5895, 58950M (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.618842

KEYWORDS: Error analysis, Beam controllers, Statistical analysis, Adaptive control, Sensors, Mirrors, Laser systems engineering, Control systems, Telescopes, Computer simulations

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

Non-imaging distinction of target shapes using a rotating shaped beam

Gordon Lukesh, Susan Chandler, Jon Sjogren

Proceedings Volume 5807, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.601100

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric propagation, Error analysis, Automatic target recognition, Laser systems engineering, Interference (communication), Target recognition, Beam shaping, Optical simulations, Imaging systems, Adaptive optics

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Proceedings Article | 11 November 2004 Paper

Model-based beam control for illumination of remote objects

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh, David Voelz, Santasri Basu, Jon Sjogren

Proceedings Volume 5572, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563360

KEYWORDS: Laser systems engineering, Mirrors, Satellites, Reflectivity, Sensors, Receivers, Beam controllers, Photons, Statistical analysis, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2004 Paper

Model-based beam control for illumination of remote objects, part I: theory and near real-time feasibility

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh, David Voelz, Santasri Basu, Jon Sjogren

Proceedings Volume 5552, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.558742

KEYWORDS: Laser systems engineering, Satellites, Error analysis, Beam controllers, Model-based design, Receivers, Feedback control, Excel, Transmitters, Optical sensors

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2004 Paper

Model-based beam control for illumination of remote objects, part II: laboratory testbed

Santasri Basu, David Voelz, Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh, Jon Sjogren

Proceedings Volume 5552, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.558746

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Mirrors, Error analysis, Statistical analysis, Signal detection, Algorithm development, Detection and tracking algorithms, Reflectivity, Target detection, Model-based design

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2003 Paper

Impact of dynamic solar panels on long exposure Fourier telescopy

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh, Steven Long

Proceedings Volume 4884, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462453

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Solar cells, Transmitters, Satellite imaging, Analytical research, Optical resolution, Receivers, Image resolution, Earth observing sensors, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2003 Paper

Nonimaging determination of target orientation via steered laser boresight

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh

Proceedings Volume 4884, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462450

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Satellites, Error analysis, Statistical analysis, Optical simulations, Statistical modeling, Transmitters, Atmospheric propagation, Visualization, Beam shaping

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Proceedings Article | 29 January 2002 Paper

Statistical success of nonimaging target shape estimation through a turbulent medium

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh

Proceedings Volume 4538, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.454394

KEYWORDS: Error analysis, Atmospheric modeling, Data modeling, Statistical analysis, Raster graphics, Transmitters, Optical simulations, Beam shaping, Satellites, Convolution

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Proceedings Article | 29 January 2002 Paper

Analysis of satellite laser optical cross sections from the active imaging testbed

Gordon Lukesh, Susan Chandler, David Voelz

Proceedings Volume 4538, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.454414

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Statistical analysis, Analytical research, Laser optics, Photons, Holography, Active optics, Monte Carlo methods, Satellite imaging, Surveillance

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Proceedings Article | 9 January 2002 Paper

Laboratory experiment to demonstrate active nonimaging polarization distinction of materials

Gordon Lukesh, Susan Chandler, James Boger

Proceedings Volume 4481, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452882

KEYWORDS: Aluminum, Polarization, Mueller matrices, Dielectric polarization, Polarimetry, Wave plates, Metals, Light scattering, Monte Carlo methods, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 31 January 2001 Paper

Estimation of satellite laser optical cross section: a comparison of simulations and field results

Gordon Lukesh, Susan Chandler, Calvin Barnard

Proceedings Volume 4167, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.413841

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Statistical analysis, Laser systems engineering, Laser optics, Optical simulations, Systems modeling, Analytical research, Receivers, Directed energy weapons, Monte Carlo methods

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Proceedings Article | 31 January 2001 Paper

Nonimaging active system determination of target shape through turbulent medium

Susan Chandler, Gordon Lukesh

Proceedings Volume 4167, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.413814

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Satellites, Statistical analysis, Error analysis, Laser systems engineering, Raster graphics, Monte Carlo methods, Data modeling, Reflectivity, Convolution

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Proceedings Article | 7 December 1998 Paper

Estimation of laser system pointing performance via statistics of the received signal

Gordon Lukesh, Susan Chandler, David Voelz

Proceedings Volume 3494, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.332407

KEYWORDS: Monte Carlo methods, Statistical analysis, Satellites, Laser systems engineering, Analytical research, Photon transport, Error analysis, Imaging systems, Radiometry, Computer simulations

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