Dr. Timothy D. Ross Profile

Dr. Timothy D. Ross

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

Publications (33)

Proceedings Article | 14 May 2019 Presentation + Paper

Modeling the performance of modern sensor systems

Timothy Ross, Jeffrey Duffy, Richard Thomas, Wesley Jones, Jordan Garcia, Hyatt Baker, Andrew Rice

Proceedings Volume 10988, 109880Z (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2518887

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Automatic target recognition, Systems modeling, Performance modeling, Machine learning, Target detection, Sensor performance, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2016 Paper

ATR performance modeling concepts

Timothy Ross, Hyatt Baker, Adam Nolan, Ryan McGinnis, Christopher Paulson

Proceedings Volume 9843, 98430G (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2229129

KEYWORDS: Synthetic aperture radar, Sensor performance, Sensors, Performance modeling, Taxonomy, Automatic target recognition, Automatic tracking, Automatic target recognition, Sensors, Performance modeling, Probability theory, Signal detection, Data modeling, Target detection, Systems modeling, Bragg cells, Monte Carlo methods

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 2015 Paper

Evaluation methodology for query-based scene understanding systems

Todd Huster, Timothy Ross, Jared Culbertson

Proceedings Volume 9476, 947605 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2177007

KEYWORDS: Performance modeling, Sensors, Systems modeling, Logic, Data modeling, Classification systems, Mathematics, Sensing systems, Chemical species, Computer programming

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2012 Paper

LADAR recognition challenge problem

Adam Nolan, Dan Kubaki, Timothy Ross, Joshua Blackburn, Mike Bakich

Proceedings Volume 8392, 83921K (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.920841

KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, LIDAR, Computer aided design, Sensors, Data modeling, Solid modeling, Algorithm development, MATLAB, 3D modeling, Environmental sensing

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Proceedings Article | 21 May 2011 Paper

Roles and assessment methods for models of sensor data exploitation algorithms

Adam Nolan, Timothy Ross, Joshua Blackburn, Lloyd Clark

Proceedings Volume 8060, 806006 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883275

KEYWORDS: Performance modeling, Data modeling, Sensors, Electro optical modeling, Statistical modeling, Systems modeling, Target detection, Environmental sensing, Sensor performance, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2011 Paper

Derived operating conditions for classifier performance understanding

Joshua Blackburn, Timothy Ross, Adam Nolan, John Mossing, John Sherwood, David Pikas, Edmund Zelnio

Proceedings Volume 8051, 805111 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.886515

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Sensors, Performance modeling, Image segmentation, Environmental sensing, Radar, Target detection, Image sensors, Image compression, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 25 March 2008 Paper

The ATR Center and ATRpedia

Gregory Arnold, Timothy Ross, Lori Westerkamp, Lawrence Carin, Randolph Moses

Proceedings Volume 6978, 69780T (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.783439

KEYWORDS: Automatic target recognition, Sensors, Data modeling, Algorithm development, Performance modeling, Systems modeling, 3D modeling, Detection and tracking algorithms, Systems engineering, Data centers

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2007 Paper

EO/IR ATR performance modeling to support fusion experimentation

Barton Kahler, Erik Blasch, David Pikas, Tim Ross

Proceedings Volume 6566, 656612 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719591

KEYWORDS: Performance modeling, Automatic target recognition, Sensors, Electro optical modeling, Target recognition, Target detection, Electro optical sensors, Atmospheric modeling, Data modeling, Synthetic aperture radar

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2007 Paper

Score-based SAR ATR performance model with operating condition dependencies

Vladimir Kaufman, Timothy Ross, Eugene Lavely, Erik Blasch

Proceedings Volume 6568, 65680Z (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719426

KEYWORDS: Automatic target recognition, Performance modeling, Data modeling, Synthetic aperture radar, System on a chip, Detection and tracking algorithms, Databases, Statistical modeling, Algorithm development, Systems modeling

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2007 Paper

Survey of approaches and experiments in decision-level fusion of automatic target recognition (ATR) products

Timothy Ross, Doug Morgan, Erik Blasch, Kyle Erickson, Bart Kahler

Proceedings Volume 6567, 65670V (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719803

KEYWORDS: Automatic target recognition, Performance modeling, Data modeling, Data fusion, Sensors, Mahalanobis distance, Machine learning, Detection and tracking algorithms, Systems modeling, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2007 Paper

A testbed for architecture and fidelity trade studies in the Bayesian decision-level fusion of ATR products

Kyle Erickson, Timothy Ross

Proceedings Volume 6567, 65670U (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719620

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Automatic target recognition, Data fusion, Data modeling, Statistical modeling, Detection and tracking algorithms, Performance modeling, Systems modeling, Information fusion, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2007 Paper

A Bayesian framework for ATR decision-level fusion experiments

Douglas Morgan, Timothy Ross

Proceedings Volume 6571, 65710C (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719766

KEYWORDS: Automatic target recognition, Sensors, Monte Carlo methods, Performance modeling, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data fusion, Systems modeling, Environmental sensing, Data modeling, Autoregressive models

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Improved automatic target recognition (ATR) value through enhancements and accommodations

Timothy Ross, Lloyd Goodwon

Proceedings Volume 6237, 62370T (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.674026

KEYWORDS: Automatic target recognition, Sensors, Target detection, Synthetic aperture radar, Performance modeling, Target recognition, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data fusion, Image fusion, Classification systems

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Unified measures of target detection system performance evaluation

David Parker, Steven Gustafson, Timothy Ross

Proceedings Volume 6237, 62370M (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665507

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Solids, Receivers, Analytical research, Synthetic aperture radar, Statistical analysis, Automatic target recognition, Medical research, Detection and tracking algorithms, Binary data

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 2005

Receiver operating characteristic and confidence error metrics for assessing the performance of automatic target recognition systems

David Parker, Steven Gustafson, Timothy Ross

OE, Vol. 44, Issue 09, 097202, (September 2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2042307

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Statistical analysis, Optical engineering, Error analysis, Automatic target recognition, Target recognition, Synthetic aperture radar, Image processing, Visualization, Microwave radiation

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

A demonstration of the confuser and likelihood modeling benefits for target detection in SAR imagery

Edmund Zelnio, Timothy Ross, Michael Bryant

Proceedings Volume 5808, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.609896

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Automatic target recognition, Curium, Target detection, Systems modeling, Sensors, Palladium, Synthetic aperture radar, Performance modeling, Tin

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

Probability densities and confidence intervals for target recognition performance metrics

David Parker, Steven Gustafson, Timothy Ross

Proceedings Volume 5808, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.602322

KEYWORDS: Statistical analysis, Data modeling, Target recognition, Receivers, Performance modeling, Error analysis, Analytical research, Solids, Statistical modeling, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

Detection system performance metrics with scene content dependencies

Timothy Ross, William Pierson, Edmund Zelnio, Kevin Priddy

Proceedings Volume 5808, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.609758

KEYWORDS: Probability theory, Target detection, Palladium, Sensors, Single crystal X-ray diffraction, Stars, Standards development, Monte Carlo methods, Detector development, Tissues

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

Fidelity score for ATR performance modeling

Erik Blasch, Eugene Lavely, Tim Ross

Proceedings Volume 5808, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604254

KEYWORDS: Performance modeling, Data modeling, Sensors, Automatic target recognition, Systems modeling, Mathematical modeling, Monte Carlo methods, Algorithm development, Synthetic aperture radar, Diffractive optical elements

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