Successful Integration of Phoenix Systems for Improved Aerial Performance

Phoenix Systems, led by Michael Mann, successfully integrated the NexGen system and AMS into new airplanes, enhancing operational life and system versatility. Key updates include new motors, controllers, enhanced orthorectification, satellite communications, and cryocooler advancements. These improvements aim to boost image collection, resolution, and system performance for the upcoming fire season in 2023.

• Phoenix Systems
• Aerial Performance
• System Integration
• NexGen
• Aviation Technology

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1. Phoenix System Maintenance & Development Michael Mann Electrical Engineer, USDA FS December 13, 2022 NIROPS Closeout, NIFC, Boise

2. Phoenix Operators Thank You! Kelli Gammons Jill Kuenzi Brian Teats Rob Navarro Ed Guzman Mark Rhodes Josh Bayok Bart Littlefield

3. Season Overview Complete Phoenix NexGen System Successful integration of Phoenix NexGen and AMS Systems into new airplanes Started Construction Optical Calibration Lab

5. Phoenix NexGen Extended operational life Improved system versatility and usage Miniaturized and modern digital electronics Repeatable/streamlined calibration Standardized across aircrafts Improved System Performance Enhanced orthorectification Improved image collection/resolution Expected fire season 2023

6. Phoenix NexGen New Motor and Controller New ADC/DSP 64-bit Operating system Ekinox INS/GNSS New Pre-Amp and Signal conditioning Single Board Computer Cryocoolers Inmarsat Satellite Communications New Mirrors New Application Software

7. Cryocooler Replace liquid LN2 cooling system. Reduce height of scanner Reduced RFI/EMI by 75% Integrated Cold Shield Cryocooler assembly. Compressor (right), Dewar and detectors (middle) and controller (left).

8. Cryocooler - Cool Shield False trips off ghosting stray light path Ghosting artifacts shown in raw color image Decker Fire 2019 Ortho image Decker Fire 2019 color image

9. Satellite Communications Inmarsat s quad channel network Speeds of up to 2000 Kbps (Previous speeds were 30 Kbps) Necessary precursor to remote operation and automation.

10. Enhanced Orthorectification Triggerable steady timing sync pulse Stable scanline width with no horizontal line zig zag Orthorectified image with noticeable zigzag Independently shrink or stretch scan lines left and right off nadir

11. Enhanced Orthorectification Orthorectified Image demonstrating an independently stretchable scanline 3D Model showing the optical path of the left and right of a scan line

12. Optical Calibration Lab Optical Calibration Lab, NASA AMS, Mountain View, CA Optical Calibration Lab, NIFC Boise, ID

13. The End Thank You