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Research interests
- Thermal infrared signatures
- Laser EO/IR countermeasures
- Polarimetric light scattering
Education/Academic qualification
Physics, Master, Applied Computer Science, Computer Systems Networking, Telecommunications, Image Processing and Programming, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
2010 → 2013
Award Date: 8 Aug 2013
Physics, PhD, Polarimetric signatures of roughened surfaces, Cranfield University
1995 → 2001
Award Date: 15 Sept 2001
Physics, Bachelor, Joint Bachelor of Science (Honors) Physics and Meteorology, University of Reading
1987 → 1990
Award Date: 19 Jun 1990
Keywords
- U Military Science (General)
- dircm
- mwir imaging
- lasers
- thermal infrared
- laser dazzler
- infrared countermeasures
- IR camouflage assessment
- thermal signatures
- seekers
- QC Physics
- lasers
- infrared
- light scattering
- atmospheric propagation
- optics
- polarisation
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Laser Countermeasures IR: Laser countermeasures to combat ‘smart’ infrared imaging guided threats
Vandewal, M. (Promotor) & Lewis, G. (Researcher)
1/06/22 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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DAP/18-02: Vulnerability of mid-wave infrared thermal imaging systems to current and future laser weapon threats
Vandewal, M. (Promotor) & Lewis, G. (Researcher)
1/02/18 → 31/05/22
Project: Research
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MRN/12: IR Signature Simulation and Management of Maritime Scenes (IR S2M2S)
Merken, P. (Promotor) & Lewis, G. (Researcher)
1/03/12 → 31/01/18
Project: Research
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Non-linear laser dazzling an off-band filtered mid-infrared imager
Lewis, G. D., Gnavni, J. & 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, 132010C. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 13201).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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The disruptive Impact of dynamic laser dazzling on template matching algorithms applied to thermal infrared imagery
Lewis, G., Borghgraef, A. & Vandewal, M., 23 Oct 2023, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures XIX. Grasso, R. J., Eichhorn, M. & Lewis, G. D. (eds.). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, Vol. 12738. 15 p. 1273803. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 12738).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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The effectiveness of amplitude modulation on the laser dazzling of a mid-infrared imager
Lewis, G. D., Struyve, R., Boeckx, C. & Vandewal, M., 2022, High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures. Titterton, D. H., Grasso, R. J., Ackermann, H., Bohn, W. L. & Richardson, M. A. (eds.). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, 122730J. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 12273).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Out-of-band laser damage to an anti-reflection coated Germanium window
Lewis, G. D., Lagrange Derache, M., Strubbe, C. J. & Vandewal, M., 2020, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures XVII; and High-Power Lasers: Technology and Systems, Platforms, Effects IV. Titterton, D. H., Grasso, R. J., Richardson, M. A., Bohn, W. L. & Ackermann, H. (eds.). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, 1153907. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 11539).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Mitigation of laser dazzle effects on a mid-wave infrared thermal imager by reducing the integration time of the focal plane array
Lewis, G., Santos, C. N. & Vandewal, M., 2019, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures XVI. Titterton, D. H., Grasso, R. J. & Richardson, M. A. (eds.). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, 1116108. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 11161).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Activities
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Countermeasures research: Laser soft-kill of IR guided seekers
Lewis, G. (Poster presenter) & Vandewal, M. (Co-author)
28 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific poster presentation
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In-band laser damage to an uncooled thermal infrared imager
Lewis, G. (Poster presenter), Vandewal, M. (Poster presenter), Lewis, G. (Co-author) & Vandewal, M. (Co-author)
15 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific poster presentation
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Optical filters for resilience of mid-wave infrared imaging seekers against laser dazzling.
Lewis, G. (Second reader) & Vandewal, M. (First reader)
1 Feb 2024 → 1 Jun 2024Activity: Examination and mentoring › Mentoring Master Thesis
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Optronics lab presentation to an academic delegation of the Tunisian Naval Academy.
Lewis, G. (Speaker)
20 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral scientific presentation
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SPIE Sensors + Imaging Symposium: SPIE Remote Sensing and SPIE Security + Defence
Lewis, G. (Participant), Borghgraef, A. (Participant), Nita, C. (Participant), Harmel, F. (Participant), Földes, T. (Participant), Desnijder, K. (Participant) & Heuchamps, A. (Participant)
16 Sept 2024 → 19 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event (conference, measurement campaign, ...) › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...