STK's EOIR capability models the detection, tracking, and imaging performance of electro-optical and infrared sensors. You can use EOIR to support concept development, design, field-testing, and operations. STK takes this modeling to the big picture by considering electro-optical and infrared performance in conjunction with sensor platform dynamics, communications, and other mission architecture elements to assess integrated performance.
EOIR has the ability generate performance metrics such as signal-to-noise ratio and sensor images with both Earth and space in the background.
EOIR provides the following benefits:
- Improved fidelity from a radiometric sensor model that goes beyond simple geometry. EOIR considers the physics-based interactions of sensor, target, and environment providing accuracy and fidelity that have been anchored against operation missile defense sensor measurements.
- Faster and more accessible than complex stand-alone sensor models. The low complexity of the model speeds analysis and provides usability for both general systems engineers and sensor designers.
- Comprehensive mission analysis. STK’s broad mission modeling environment considers EO-IR performance in conjunction with sensor platform dynamics, communications and other mission architecture elements to assess integrated performance across a variety of mission scenarios.
For an example of how to use EOIR and STK to measure the visual magnitude of stars, see Shining a Light on Visual Magnitude (PDF).
For more information on EOIR, please see the STK EOIR spec sheet or contact AGI Support (support@agi.com).