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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Throughout the domain of sensors, the knowledge of the object signature (real or simulated) is primordial to understand the detection, reconnaissance and identification performances of these sensors. Although sensors in the radar domain (mostly active) and sensors in the optronics domain (mostly passive) rely on different working principles, the importance of the object signature within the chain of the sensor system is comparable. In optronics, research is conducted in the area of target detection, with application to drone detection and target masking using camouflage nets. Research is also conducted in the use of laser as non-lethal weapon, and amongst others, to blind cameras.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Courageous2: Building a common understanding of the effectiveness of counter-UAS solutions
Doroftei, L. (Promotor), Papy, A. (Researcher), Vandewal, M. (Researcher), Becquaert, M. (Researcher) & De cubber, G. (Promotor)
1/03/25 → 29/02/28
Project: Research
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GENIUS: A GENIUS solution for Addressing Modern Challenges in Explosive Threat Neutralization
De cubber, G. (Promotor), Vandewal, M. (Promotor), Vochten, M. (Researcher), Lebecque, F. (Researcher), Tunon De Lara Ramos, M. E. L. (Researcher), Hasselmann, K. (Researcher), Le Flécher, E. (Researcher) & Carpi, L. (Researcher)
1/12/24 → 30/11/27
Project: Research
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Multicam+ : Exploring The Potential of Multispectral Camouflage Against Current and Emerging Threats
Vandewal, M. (Promotor), Dethye, C. (Researcher) & Ranete, R. (Researcher)
1/09/24 → 30/08/28
Project: Research
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A Multispectral Camouflage Net Evaluation Capability
Karli, R., Ranete, R., Becquaert, M., Bontemps, L., Moustier, F. & Vandewal, M., 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 143378-143391 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Applying deep learning to enhance person detection in maritime images
Nita, C., Rennotte, S. & Vandewal, M., 2024, Artificial Intelligence for Security and Defence Applications II. Bouma, H., Prabhu, R., Yitzhaky, Y. & Kuijf, H. J. (eds.). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, 132060B. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 13206).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Assessing Laser Dazzling Effects on UAV Cameras and Collision Avoidance in Laboratory and Field Settings
Goyvaerts, J., Földes, T., Borghgraef, A. & Vandewal, M., 2024, High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures II. Bohn, W. L., Eichhorn, M. & Lewis, G. D. (eds.). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, 132010A. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 13201).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Activities
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NATO STO RTG SCI-312: EO-IR Countermeasures
Lewis, G. (Member)
28 Feb 2018 → 28 Feb 2023Activity: Other › Participation to a NATO STO RTG/ET
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Revolutionizing Maritime Security: Employing AI for Ship Image Analysis
Nita, C. (Poster presenter) & Vandewal, M. (Co-author)
13 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific poster presentation
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Deep learning methods for ship traffic surveillance
Nita, C. (Speaker) & Vandewal, M. (Co-author)
7 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral scientific presentation
Prizes
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NATO STO SET Panel Excellence Award
Földes, T. (Recipient), 19 Apr 2024
Prize: NATO STO Awards › STO Excellence Award (Individual)
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Student theses
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Compressed sensing as a tool for defense application in the GHz frequency band
Cristofani Caldero, E. (Author), Vandewal, M. (Supervisor), Stiens, J. H. (Supervisor) & Deligiannis, N. (Supervisor), 1 Jan 2018Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Compressed Sensing for Microwave In-Depth Imaging
Becquaert, M. (Author), Vandewal, M. (Supervisor) & Stiens, J. H. (Supervisor), 3 May 2019Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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