Optics and Electronics Research: Infrared Imaging - Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers (CREOL)


Support the development of vehicle or drone-mounted imaging systems. Track platform motion using GPS or inertial sensors and control a gimbal to keep the camera pointed in a desired direction. Record and analyze imagery to evaluate automated detection and tracking algorithms.

Project Dates

Start Date: 6/1/2021 - End Date: 5/31/2022

Students Needed

Type of Project

Team

Student Responsibilities

Work with a small team of grad students and undergrads. Learn how to control cameras from a computer and do some basic image processing. Learn how to interface with and control other instruments from a computer to build a robust data collection system.

Time Commitment

10+ hours/week hour(s)

Student Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Some engineering/physical science coursework completed and some experience with matlab or other resource for doing calculations or coding. Willingness to learn new skills and a passion for technology is more important than experience. Priority to students looking to engage in research for 1 year or longer. Priority to students that can commit closer to full-time hours during summer 2021.

Interested in Working With the Following Programs

Honors Undergraduate Thesis
Independent Research Credit (4912)
McNair Scholars
Research and Mentoring Program
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Additional Notes

Pay is $10/hour.

Position Overview

  • Date Posted: 05-17-2021
  • Research Categories:
    • Engineering
    • Physical Sciences
  • Location:
    • Orlando (Main Campus)
  • Paid: Yes