Abridged Curriculum Vita - Dr. Alan R. Pinkus, Senior Engineering Research Psychologist, began his Federal career as an Engineering Psychologist for the Aeronautical Systems Division in 1982. As a human factors engineer, he worked on major weapon systems including Gunship 2, LANTIRN Pod, Joint-Stars, Air Force One & the KE-3 tanker. While at that position, he also developed the Mil-Prime Specification for aircraft lighting. In 1986 he transferred to Armstrong Laboratory as a research psychologist concentrating on applied vision challenges. As a researcher, he has worked in the areas of image display metrics, night vision goggles (NVGs), apparent motion models, aircraft lighting, transparency analysis, test method standardization, vision from space, workload assessment, & multispectral image enhancement. A large portion of his work has focused on testing & integration issues for NVGs & canopies. He has lectured in Europe & Asia multiple times for NATO on the topics of NVG human factors, aircraft lighting & display analysis. Dr. Pinkus is currently leading research efforts in the areas of multispectral imaging systems & human visual performance test methodologies for digital image enhancement. He was awarded the USAF Science & Engineering Award in 1999 for his significant contributions to the testing & integration of night vision goggles with advanced weapon systems. Dr. Pinkus received the Award of Merit from & was made a Fellow of the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM International).

Ph.D. (Experimental Psychology), Miami University, 1992
M.A. (Experimental Psychology), University of Dayton, 1980
B.S. (Experimental Psychology), Wright State University, 1974
 

PATENTS:
Computationally Enhanced Image Recognition Device. US Patent #7,689,054 (2010).

Autonomous Helicopter Sensor-display System for Brown-out Landing Conditions. US Patent #7,642,929 (2010).

Computationally Enhanced Object Recognition System for Images Adjustable by the Operator. US Patent # 7,627,190 (2009).

Low Cost Night Vision Apparatus & Cockpit Lighting Compatibility Evaluation Via Visual Acuity. US Patent #7,391,504 (2008).

Night Vision Imaging System - Weighted Irradiance Testing. US Patent #7,235,779 (2007).

Limiting Airborne Target Designating Laser Canopy Returns. US Patent #6,401,589 (2002).

Portable Night Vision Goggle Haze & Transmissivity Measurement Device. US Patent #6,194,701 (2001).

Low-Level Lighting Comparator, US Patent #5,926,265 (1999).

Night Vision Device Localized Irradiance Attenuation. US Patent #5,729,010 (1998).

Spectral Distribution Emulation. US Patent #5,608,213 (1997).

Night Vision Device Wavelength Test Pattern. US Patent #5,567,302 (1996).

Synthetic-Color Night Vision. US Statutory Invention Registration: H1599 (1996).

Night Vision Device Automated Spectral Response Determination. US Patent #5,679,949 (1995).

Programmable Airdrop Infrared Decoy (PAID). US Patent #5,406,287 (1995).

Night Vision Goggle Ambient Illumination Testing. US Patent #5,070,239 (1991).


PUBLICATIONS:
Pinkus, A.R., Task, H. L., & Unger, S.E. (2010). Quad-Emissive Display for Multi-Spectral Sensor Analysis. (Report No. AFRL-RH-WP-TR-2010-00XX). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A.R., Dommett, D., & Task, H.L. (2010). Synthetic observer approach to multispectral sensor resolution assessment. Proc SPIE, Vol. 7689-14.

Repperger, D.W., Pinkus, A.R., Farris, K.A., Roberts, R.G., & Sorkin, R.D. (2009). Image Fusion Using Registration & SVD Algorithms. NAECON, July 21-23.

Helmet-Mounted Displays: Sensory, Perceptual & Cognitive Issues (2009). C.E. Rash, M.B. Russo, T.R Letowski, & E.T. Schmeisser – Editors. Chapter 10 Visual Perception & Cognitive Performance & Chapter 12 Visual Perceptual Conflicts & Illusions.

Pinkus, A.R., Toet, A., & Task, H. L. (2009). A Continuous Motion Object Recognition Methodology for the Assessment of Multi-spectral Fusion Algorithms. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando, FL, Vol. 7336-35.

Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2009). Quad-Emissive Display for Multi-spectral Sensor Analyses. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando, FL, Vol. 7336-50.

Neriani, K.E., Pinkus, A.R., & Dommett, D.W. (2009). An investigation of image fusion algorithms using a visual performance-based image evaluation methodology. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2009-0015). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Leger, A., et al. (2008). Common Methodological Basis for Evaluation & Testing of Visionic Device. NATO-OTAN RTO/RTG-027 Technical Working Group.

Martinsen, G. L., Hosket, J. S., & Pinkus, A. R. (2008). Correlating military operators’ visual demands with multispectral image fusion. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando, FL, Vol. 6968-64.

Neriani, K. E., Pinkus, A. R., & Dommett, D. W. (2008). An investigation of image fusion algorithms using a visual performance-based image evaluation methodology. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando, FL, Vol. 6968-44.

Demiryont, H., Shannon III, K. C., Dixon, S., & Pinkus, A. (2008). All solid-state electrochromic device for helmet-mounted displays. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando, FL, Vol. 6955-6.

Pinkus, A. R., Poteet, M. J., & Pantle, A. J. (2008). Dynamic stimulus enhancement with Gabor-based filtered images. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando, FL, Vol. 6968-63.

Task, H. L., & Pinkus, A. R. (2007). FAA air traffic control tower cab glass evaluation, specification & assessment with respect to optical-visual characteristics. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2007-0094). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2007). Applied & theoretical aspects of night vision goggle resolution & visual acuity assessment. NATO-OTAN RTO-MP-HFM-141.

Task, H. L., & Pinkus, A. R. (2007). Theoretical & Applied aspects of night vision goggle resolution & visual acuity assessment. Helmet- & Helmet-Mounted Displays: Technologies & Applications, Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando FL, Vol. 6557, 65570P-1-11.

Repperger, D. W., Pinkus, A. R., Skipper, J. A., & Schrider, C. D. (2007). Object Recognition Via Information-Theoretic Measures/Metrics. Proceedings of SPIE, Vol. 6498, 64980Z-1-12.

Repperger, D. W., Pinkus, A. R., Skipper, J. A., & Schrider, C. D. (2007). Object Recognition Via Information-Theoretic Measures/Metrics. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TP-2007-0003). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Repperger, D. W., Pinkus, A. R., Skipper, J. A., & Schrider, C. D. (2007). Stochastic Resonance Investigation of Object Detection in Images. Proceedings of SPIE, Vol. 6497, 649703-1-12.

Repperger, D. W., Pinkus, A. R., Skipper, J. A., & Schrider, C. D. (2006). Stochastic Resonance Investigation of Object Detection in Images. (Technical Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TP-2007-0002). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Leger, A., et al. (2006). Toward Recommended Methods for Testing & Evaluation of EV & E/SV Based Visionic Devices. NATO-OTAN RTO-MP-HFM-125.

Reis, G. A., Pinkus, A. R., & Neriani, K. E. (2006). Psychometric Correlates of the Effects of Image-Enhancing Algorithms On Visual Performance. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2006-0040). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Neriani, K. E., Herbranson, T. J., Reis, G. A., Pinkus, A. R., & Goodyear, C. D. (2006). Visual Performance-based Image Enhancement Methodology: An Investigation of Contrast Enhancement Algorithms. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2006-0052). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Neriani, K. E., Herbranson, T. J., Reis, G. A., Pinkus, A. R., & Goodyear, C. D. (2006). Visual Performance-based Image Enhancement Methodology: An Investigation of Contrast Enhancement Algorithms. Enhanced & Synthetic Vision, Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando FL, Vol. 6226, 6226-06.

Reis, G. A., Neriani, K. E., Pinkus, A. R., & Heft, E. L. (2006). Psychometric Correlates of the Effects of Image-Enhancing Algorithms On Visual Performance. Enhanced & Synthetic Vision, Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando FL, Vol. 6226, 6226-24.

Repperger, D. W., Pinkus, A. R., & Koepke, C. G. (2006). A Study of Visual Search Algorithms in Compromised Images. AIAA 31st Annual Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Science Symposium.

Repperger, D. W., & Pinkus, A. R. (2006). Optimization to Improve Detectability - A Study Using Information Theoretic Means. AIAA 31st Annual Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Science Symposium.

Pinkus, A. R., & Rash, C. E. (2006). A Unified Taxonomic Approach to the Laboratory Assessment of Visionic Devices. Helmet- & Helmet-Mounted Displays: Technologies & Applications, Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando FL, Vol. 6224, 6224-06.

Rash, C. E., & Pinkus, A. R. (2006). A Unified Approach to the Laboratory Assessment of Visionic Devices. NATO-OTAN Workshop, Williamsburg VA.

Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., Hausmann, M. A., & Barbato, M. H. (2005). The Visual-Acuity-Based, Night Vision Goggle Cockpit Lighting Compatibility Field Evaluation Test Kit; A Low-Cost Alternative. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2005-0102). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Task, H. L., Pinkus, A. R., Barbato, M. H., & Hausmann, M. A. (2005). Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Lighting Evaluation Methodology. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando FL, Vol. 5800, 45-54.

Neriani, K. E., Herbranson, T. J., Pinkus, A. R., Task, C. M., & Task, H. T. (2005). Visual Performance-based Image Enhancement Assessment Methodology. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando FL, Vol. 5802, 92-101.

Task, H. L., Pinkus, A. R., Barbato, M. H., & Hausmann, M. A. (2004). Night Vision Imaging System Lighting Compatibility Assessment Methodology: Part 2. FAA Aviation Maintenance, General Aviation, & Vertical Flight Human Factors. Washington D.C.

Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., Hausmann, M. A., Barbato, M. H., & Goodyear, C. D. (2004). Dynamic Visual Acuity Assessment through Visors. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2004-0118). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2004). Night Vision Goggle Luminance Disparity & the Pulfrich Phenomenon. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando FL, Vol. 5442, 54-63.

Mecham, J. B., & Pinkus, A. R. (2004). Self-Assembled Variable Transmittance Helmet-Mounted Display Visor. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2004-0029). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Task, H. L., & Pinkus, A. R. (2003) Accuracy of NVG Objective Lens Focusing Using Artificial Objects, Natural Objects & the Hoffman 20/20 Tester. SAFE Journal Vol 31 (1).

Task, H. L., Pinkus, A. R., Barbato, M. H., & Hausmann, M. A. (2003). Night Vision Imaging System Lighting Compatibility Assessment Methodology. FAA Aviation Maintenance, General Aviation, & Vertical Flight Human Factors. Washington D.C.

Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., Barbato, M. H., Hausmann, M. A., & Dixon, S. A. (2003). Aerospace Transparency Research Compendium. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2003-0084). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., Dixon, S. A., Barbato, M. H., & Hausmann, M. A. (2003). Twenty-Plus Years of Night Vision Technology: Publications & Patents From the Crew System Interface Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2003-0048). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., & Dixon S. A. (2003). Transmissivity & Night Vision Goggle Compatibility of Data of Select Aircraft Transparencies. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2003-0015). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A. R., & Hausmann, M. A. (2003). Interlaboratory Study (ILS) For ASTM F 428-83, The Standard Test Method For Intensity Of Scratches On Aerospace Glass Enclosures. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2003-0012). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A. R., & Hausmann, M. A. (2003). Interlaboratory Study (ILS) For ASTM F 548-01, The Standard Test Method For Intensity Of Scratches On Aerospace Transparent Plastics. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2003-0009). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2001). Interlaboratory Study (ILS) of the standard test method for measuring grid line slope (GLS) in aerospace transparencies. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2001-0104). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., & Marasco, P. L. (2001). Aircraft Canopy Laser Porthole. AFRL Technology Horizons, 2(1).

van Schoor, M., Lengyel, A., Murray, S., & Pinkus, A. R. (2001). Breakaway Helmet Mount for Night Vision & Targeting Displays. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2001-0056). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2000). Night Vision Goggle Objective Lens Focusing Methodology. SAFE 38th Symposium Proceedings.

Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., Dixon, S., & Goodyear, C. (2000). Reproducibility of Night Vision Goggle Visual Acuity Measurements Using Landolt C’s. Proceedings 21st Annual Lasers on the Modern Battlefield Conference at Brooks AFB TX, pp. 245-248.

Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., Dixon, S., & Goodyear, C. (2000). Reproducibility Limits of Night Vision Goggle Visual Acuity Measurements. SAFE Journal, 30(1).

Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., Dixon, S. A., & Goodyear, C. D. (1999). Reproducibility of Night Vision Goggle Visual Acuity Measurements Using Landolt C’s. SAFE Symposium Proceedings 1999. 37th Annual Symposium.

Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (1998). Measuring observers’ visual acuity through night vision goggles. SAFE Symposium Proceedings 1998. 36th Annual Symposium, pp. 1-11.

Marasco, P. L., Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (1998). Photographic assessment of dark spots in night vision device images. SAFE Symposium Proceedings 1998. 36th Annual Symposium, pp. 20-25.

Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (1998). Interlaboratory study (ILS) of the standard test method for measuring the night vision goggle-weighted transmissivity of transparent parts. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-1998-0016). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (1998). Interlaboratory study (ILS) for the determination of the angular displacement of multiple images in transparent images. (Report No. AFRL-HE-WP-TR-1998-0011). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.

Standard test method for measuring the night vision goggle-weighted transmissivity of transparent parts F 1863-98 (10 April 1998). American Society for Testing & Materials Committee F-7 on Aerospace & Aircraft.

Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (1997). The effects of aircraft transparencies on night vision goggle-mediated visual acuity. SAFE Symposium Proceedings 1997. 35th Annual Symposium, pp. 93-104.

Pinkus, A. R., & Pantle, A. J. (1997). Probing visual motion signals with a priming paradigm. Vision Research, 37(5), 541-552.

Reising, J. D., Grable, C., Stearns, S. M., Craig, J. L., & Pinkus, A. R. (1994). Night vision imaging system lighting compatibility testing of a production C-130H3 aircraft. (Report No. AL/HR-TR-1994-0166). Human Resources Directorate, Mesa AZ.

Pinkus, A. R. (1994). The spatiotemporal characteristics of visual motion priming. (Report No. AL/CF-TR-1994-0084). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Armstrong Laboratory.

McCarthy, J. E., Pantle, A. J., & Pinkus, A. R. (1994). Detection & direction discrimination performance with flicker gratings in peripheral vision. Vision Research, 34, 763-773.

Pantle, A., Strout, J., Pinkus, A., & Jiang, Y. (1993). Some competing motion phenomena & their constraints on motion models. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 34(4), 1364. (No. 3267)

Pinkus, A. R. (1993). The spatiotemporal characteristics of visual motion priming. Dissertation Abstracts International, 53, 11B.

Pantle, A., Pinkus, A., & Strout, J. (1992). Motion signal interactions. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 33(4), 973. (No. 1406)

Pantle, A., Pinkus, A., & McCarthy, J. (1991). The puzzling influence of high spatial frequencies on motion perception. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 32(4), 892. (No. 1096)

Pantle, A., McCarthy, J., & Pinkus, A. (1990). Detection of the spatial structure & motion of second-order stimuli. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 31(4), 523. (No. 2574)

Merkel, H. S., Task, H. L., Whiteley, J. D., LaPuma, P. T., Pinkus, A. R., & Block, M. G. (1990). The development of the spaceborne direct-view optical system (SpaDVOS) (Report No. AAMRL-TR-90-016). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Armstrong Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory. (DTIC No. B144518)

Pinkus, A. R. (1988). Night lighting & night vision goggle compatibility. AGARD Lecture Series 156: Visual Effects in the High Performance Aircraft Cockpit (pp. 7-1 to 7-16). Neuilly Sur Seine, France: NATO Advisory Group for Aerospace Research & Development. (NTIS No. AGARD-LS-156)

Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (1988). Display system image quality. AGARD Lecture Series 156: Visual Effects in the High Performance Aircraft Cockpit (pp. 8-1 to 8-17). Neuilly Sur Seine, France: NATO Advisory Group for Aerospace Research & Development. (NTIS No. AGARD-LS-156)

Task, H. L., & Pinkus, A. R. (1987). The role of the contrast sensitivity function in display image metrics. Electronic Imaging '87: International Electronic Imaging Exposition & Conference, 1, 161-166.

Task, H. L., & Pinkus, A. R. (1987). Contrast sensitivity & target recognition performance: A lack of correlation. 1987 Society for Information Display International Symposium Digest of Technical Papers, 18, 127-129.

Schiffler, R. J., & Pinkus, A. R. (1987). Human factors R&D requirements for future aerospace cockpit systems. IEEE Aerospace & Electronic System Magazine, 2(9), 2-4.

Schiffler, R. J., & Pinkus, A. R. (1986). Human factors research & development requirements for future aerospace cockpit systems. Proceedings of the IEEE 1986 National Aerospace & Electronic Conference: NAECON 1986, 3, 883-885.

Pinkus, A. R. (1985). Interior & exterior airborne lighting equipment. USAF Specification MIL-L-87240.

Pinkus, A. R. (1982). The effects of color & contrast on target recognition performance using monochromatic television displays. (Report No. AFAMRL-TR-82-9). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory.

Task, H. L., Pinkus, A. R., & Hornseth, J. P. (1978). A comparison of several television display image quality measures. Proceedings of the Society for Information Display, 19, 113-119.

Task, H. L., Pinkus, A. R., & Hornseth, J. P. (1978). A comparison of several television display image quality measures. 1978 Society for Information Display International Symposium Digest of Technical Papers, 9, 32-33.

Martin, W. L., Task, H. L., Woodruff, K. R., & Pinkus, A. R. (1976). Element density & percent active area design requirements for liquid crystal displays (Report No. AFAL-TR-75-235). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Avionics Laboratory.