Dr. Leah Ziph-Schatzberg Profile

Dr. Leah Ziph-Schatzberg

at Corning NetOptix

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Author

Proceedings Article | 8 May 2018 Paper

Compact visible to extended-SWIR hyperspectral sensor for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)

L. Ziph-Schatzberg, R. Wiggins, P. Woodman, M. Saleh, K. Nakanishi, P. Soletsky, N. Goldstein, M. Fox, B. Tannian

Proceedings Volume 10644, 106441G (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2305615

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Spectrographs, Signal to noise ratio, Cameras, Reflectivity, Short wave infrared radiation, Diffraction gratings, Staring arrays, Vegetation, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 2017 Presentation + Paper

The selectable hyperspectral airborne remote sensing kit (SHARK) as an enabler for precision agriculture

Rick Holasek, Keith Nakanishi, Leah Ziph-Schatzberg , Jeff Santman, Patrick Woodman, Richard Zacaroli , Richard Wiggins

Proceedings Volume 10213, 1021304 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2267856

KEYWORDS: Spectrometers, Infrared sensors, Long wavelength infrared, Manufacturing, Sensors, Agriculture, Airborne remote sensing, Hyperspectral imaging, Imaging spectroscopy, Remote sensing, Optics manufacturing, Spectrographs, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Analytical research

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Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) has been used for over two decades in laboratory research, academic, environmental and defense applications. In more recent time, HSI has started to be adopted for commercial applications in machine vision, conservation, resource exploration, and precision agriculture, to name just a few of the economically viable uses for the technology. Corning Incorporated (Corning) has been developing and manufacturing HSI sensors, sensor systems, and sensor optical engines, as well as HSI sensor components such as gratings and slits for over a decade and a half. This depth of experience and technological breadth has allowed Corning to design and develop unique HSI spectrometers with an unprecedented combination of high performance, low cost and low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP). These sensors and sensor systems are offered with wavelength coverage ranges from the visible to the Long Wave Infrared (LWIR). The extremely low SWaP of Corning’s HSI sensors and sensor systems enables their deployment using limited payload platforms such as small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

This paper discusses use of the Corning patented monolithic design Offner spectrometer, the microHSI™, to build a highly compact 400-1000 nm HSI sensor in combination with a small Inertial Navigation System (INS) and micro-computer to make a complete turn-key airborne remote sensing payload. This Selectable Hyperspectral Airborne Remote sensing Kit (SHARK) has industry leading SWaP (1.5 lbs) at a disruptively low price due, in large part, to Corning’s ability to manufacture the monolithic spectrometer out of polymers (i.e. plastic) and therefore reduce manufacturing costs considerably. The other factor in lowering costs is Corning’s well established in house manufacturing capability in optical components and sensors that further enable cost-effective fabrication. The competitive SWaP and low cost of the microHSI™ sensor is approaching, and in some cases less than the price point of Multi Spectral Imaging (MSI) sensors. Specific designs of the Corning microHSI™ SHARK visNIR turn-key system are presented along with salient performance characteristics. Initial focus market areas include precision agriculture and historic and recent microHSI™ SHARK prototype test results are presented.

Proceedings Article | 3 June 2015 Paper

Hyperspectral grating optimization and manufacturing considerations

Leah Ziph-Schatzberg, Barry Swartz, Chris Warren, Jeff Santman, Mohammad Saleh, Richard Wiggins, Joe Crifasi, Lovell Comstock, Kevan Taylor

Proceedings Volume 9482, 948210 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2180378

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Manufacturing, Optical coatings, Diffraction gratings, Optics manufacturing, Phase shifts, Design for manufacturability, Optical design, Hyperspectral imaging, Sensor performance

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2015 Paper

Compact, high performance hyperspectral systems design and applications

Leah Ziph-Schatzberg, Patrick Woodman, Keith Nakanishi, Jim Cornell, Richard Wiggins, Barry Swartz, Rick Holasek

Proceedings Volume 9482, 94820W (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2177564

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Spectrographs, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Distortion, Manufacturing, Vegetation, Reflectivity, Signal to noise ratio, Optics manufacturing, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 24 May 2011 Paper

Biomimetic fusion that enhances sensor performance in a bimodal surveillance system

Leah Ziph-Schatzberg, Sarah Kelsall, Allyn Hubbard

Proceedings Volume 8046, 804609 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883399

KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, Target detection, Sensors, Visualization, Video, Algorithm development, Signal to noise ratio, Cameras, Acoustics, Visual system

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2009 Paper

Deformable MEMS mirrors in secure optical communication system

Leah Ziph-Schatzberg, Thomas Bifano, Steven Cornelissen, Jason Stewart, Zvi Bleier

Proceedings Volume 7318, 73180T (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818831

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Modulation, Retroreflectors, Mirrors, Microelectromechanical systems, Telecommunications, Sensors, Signal detection, Silicon, Optical communications

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2009 Paper

Back-end algorithms that enhance the functionality of a biomimetic acoustic gunfire direction finding system

Yirong Pu, Sarah Kelsall, Leah Ziph-Schatzberg, Allyn Hubbard

Proceedings Volume 7305, 730513 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818811

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Signal to noise ratio, Neural networks, Weapons, Neurons, Algorithm development, Firearms, Field programmable gate arrays, Evolutionary algorithms, Interference (communication)

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2009 Paper

Biologically inspired circuitry that mimics mammalian hearing

Allyn Hubbard, Howard Cohen, Christian Karl, David Freedman, David Mountain, Leah Ziph-Schatzberg, Marianne Nourzad Karl, Sarah Kelsall, Tyler Gore, Yirong Pu, Zibing Yang, Xinyu Xing, Socrates Deligeorges

Proceedings Volume 7321, 732109 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.821282

KEYWORDS: Digital signal processing, Analog electronics, Nerve, Neurons, Signal processing, Field programmable gate arrays, Acoustics, Mirrors, Computing systems, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2009 Paper

Secure optical communication system utilizing deformable MEMS mirrors

Leah Ziph-Schatzberg, Thomas Bifano, Steven Cornelissen, Jason Stewart, Zvi Bleier

Proceedings Volume 7209, 72090C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.812145

KEYWORDS: Modulators, Mirrors, Retroreflectors, Modulation, Microelectromechanical systems, Telecommunications, Silicon, Signal detection, Laser communications, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2008 Paper

The development of a biomimetic acoustic direction finding system for use on multiple platforms

Socrates Deligeorges, David Anderson, Cassandra Browning, Howard Cohen, David Freedman, Tyler Gore, Christian Karl, Sarah Kelsall, David Mountain, Marianne Nourzad, Yirong Pu, Matt Sandifer, Shuwan Xue, Leah Ziph-Schatzberg, Allyn Hubbard

Proceedings Volume 6963, 696313 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.784246

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Sensors, Cameras, Biomimetics, Weapons, Human-machine interfaces, Prototyping, Calibration, Robotics, Flame detectors

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