Photonic Targeting Acquisition and ideNtification Knowledge Systems (Photo-TANKS)

Today’s methods of target identification and acquisition are still rooted in ways that were developed from World War 2 and the Vietnam War. Photo-TANKS seeks to be a proof-of-concept to help modernize these methods by aiding in the process of target identification and acquisition utilizing transmittable vehicle identification through laser usage and 360° video coverage that can be continuously analyzed for target acquisition. Demonstrated on remote control tanks, the operator controls Photo-TANKS in the first person, stepping into the shoes of a tank commander. All information from Photo-TANKS is relayed to the operator, such as target identification as ‘friendly’ or ‘foe’.

	Dylan Perkowski is a senior at the University of Central Florida, studying and receiving his Bachelor's degree for Photonic Sciences & Engineering in May 2022. He intends to continue his studying by going to grad school after he gets his Bachelor’s degree. Focus: Mr. Perkowski focused on the mechanical and optical portion of this project. He worked together with Mr. Walton to choose appropiate components needed for the optical portion.
	Joshua Walton is a senior at the University of Central Florida, studying and receiving his Bachelor’s degree for Photonic Sciences & Engineering in May 2022. He intends to pursue a career in his major once he receives his Bachelor’s degree. Focus: Mr. Walton was a general helper throughout this project, and he focused on the administration and optical portion of this project. He worked with Mr. Perkowski to select correct parts needed for the optical portion
	Skyler Burns is a senior at the University of Central Florida, studying and receiving his Bachelor’s degree for Electrical Engineering in May 2022. He intends to continue working for L3 Harris after receiving his Bachelor’s Degree. Focus: Mr. Burns focused on the electrical portion of this project, he made sure that everything was connected and could run in the end.
	Joshua Frazer is a senior at the University of Central Florida, studying and receiving his Bachelor’s Degree for Computer Science in May 2022. He intends to continue working for Holley after receiving his Bachelor’s degree. Focus: Mr. Frazer focused on the computer science portion of this project, he made sure that the camera could detect objects or beings in the end.

Photonic Targeting Acquisition and ideNtification Knowledge Systems

Photo-TANKS

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