Who Is Alan R. Pinkus?
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Abridged Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Alan R. Pinkus
is a Senior Engineering Research
Psychologist who, after working for eight years at Systems
Research Laboratories, began his Federal
career as an ergonomic specialist for the Aeronautical Systems Division in 1982. As a
human factors engineer he worked on major weapon systems including LANTIRN,
KE-3, Gunship 2, Air Force One,
& the E-8 Joint STARS. While at that
position he also developed the Mil-Prime Specification for
Interior & Exterior 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: workload assessment, image display metrics, night vision goggles (NVGs), apparent motion
models, aircraft lighting, transparency analysis, test method standardization,
vision from space, & the visual psychophysics of multispectral
image enhancement.
A large portion of his work has focused on integration issues for NVGs
& aerospace transparencies. He has lectured
multiple times in Europe & Asia for NATO on the topics
of NVG human factors/integration, aircraft lighting, display analysis,
& rotary-wing brownout mitigation. 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)
in 2004. He is currently leading
research efforts in the areas of multispectral imaging systems,
human visual performance test methodologies for digital image
fusion, & robotic telepresence.
Degrees
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PhD - Experimental Psychology, Miami University in Oxford Ohio,
1992.
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MA - Experimental Psychology, University of Dayton, 1980.
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BS - Experimental Psychology, Wright State University, 1974.
US
Patents Issued
▪ Dynamic Image Registration, 8,326,088 (2012).
▪ Quad Emissive Display (QED), 8,324,564 (2012).
▪ Visual Object Identification by Computational Majority Voting,
8,027,537 (2011).
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Image Enhancement Using
Object Profiling,
7,912,283
(2011).
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Computationally Enhanced Image Recognition Device,
7,689,054
(2010).
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Helicopter Brown-out Landing,
7,642,929 (2010).
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Computationally Enhanced Image
Recognition System,
7,627,190 (2009).
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Low Cost Night Vision Apparatus & Cockpit Lighting
Compatibility Evaluation Via Visual Acuity,
7,391,504 (2008).
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Night Vision-weighted Irradiance
Testing,
7,235,779 (2007).
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Limiting Airborne Target Designating Laser Canopy
Returns,
6,401,589 (2002).
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Portable Night Vision Goggle Haze & Transmissivity
Measurement Device,
6,194,701 (2001).
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Vehicular Deceleration-responsive
Center
High-mounted
Stoplight, Statutory Invention Registration
H2001
(2001).
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Low-level Lighting Comparator,
5,926,265 (1999).
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Night Vision Device Localized Irradiance Attenuation,
5,729,010 (1998).
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Spectral Distribution Emulation,
5,608,213 (1997).
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Night Vision Device Automated Spectral Response
Determination,
5,679,949 (1997).
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Night Vision Device Wavelength Test Pattern,
5,567,937
(1996).
▪ Synthetic-color Night Vision, Statutory Invention Registration
H1599 (1996).
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Programmable Airdrop Infrared Decoy (PAID),
5,406,287 (1995).
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Night Vision Goggle Ambient Illumination Testing,
5,070,239
(1991).
Publications
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Pinkus, A. R.,
Dommett, D. W., & Task, H. L. (2013). A comparison of sensor resolution
assessment by human vision versus custom software for Landolt C and triangle
resolution targets. Proc SPIE, Vol. 8745-38.
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Task, H. L., Pinkus, A. R., & Geiselman, E. E. (2013). Development of a
real-world, sensor-aided target acquisition model based on human visual
performance with a Landolt C. Proc SPIE, Vol. 8745-39.
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Ellis, S. A., Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2012). Assessment of refueling hose
visibility. (AFRL-RH-WP-TR-2012-0145). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air
Force Research Laboratory.
▪ Pinkus, A. R., Poteet, M. J., & Pantle, A. J. (2012). Search performance with discrete-cell stimulus arrays: filtered naturalistic images and probabilistic markers. Psychological Research, DOI 10.1007/s00426-012-0434-z.
▪ Pinkus, A. R.,
Dommett, D. W., & Task, H. L. (2012). A Comparison of Landolt C & triangle
resolution targets using the synthetic observer approach to sensor resolution
assessment. Proc SPIE, Vol. 8392-45.
▪ Albery, W., et al. (2012). Rotary-wing
Brownout Mitigation: Technologies & Training. NATO-OTAN RTO-TR-HFM-162.
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Pinkus, A. R., Dommett, D., & Task,
H. L. (2011). A Comparison of synthetic & human observer
approaches to multispectral sensor resolution assessment.
Proc SPIE, Vol. 8042B-30.
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Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., & Unger, S.
E. (2010). Quad-Emissive Display for
Multi-Spectral Sensor Analysis. (AFRL-RH-WP-TR-2010-0123).
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.
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Pinkus, A. R., Dommett, D., & Task, H.
L. (2010). Synthetic observer approach to
multispectral sensor resolution assessment. Proc SPIE, Vol. 7689-14.
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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.
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Rash, C. E., Russo, M.
B., Letowski,
T. R., & Schmeisser,
E. T. – Editors. (2009).
Helmet-Mounted Displays: Sensory, Perceptual & Cognitive Issues.
Chapter 10 Visual
Perception & Cognitive Performance & Chapter 12 Visual Perceptual Conflicts &
Illusions.
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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.
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Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2009). Quad-Emissive Display for Multi-spectral
Sensor Analyses. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando, FL, Vol. 7336-50.
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Neriani, K. E., Pinkus, A. R., & Dommett, D.
W. (2009). An investigation of image
fusion algorithms using a visual performance-based image evaluation methodology.
(AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2009-0015). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force
Research Laboratory.
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Leger, A., et al. (2008). Common Methodological Basis for Evaluation & Testing
of Visionic Device. NATO-OTAN RTO/RTG-027 Technical Working Group.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Task, H. L., & Pinkus, A. R. (2007). FAA air traffic control tower cab glass
evaluation, specification & assessment with respect to optical-visual
characteristics. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2007-0094). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:
Air Force Research Laboratory.
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Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2007). Applied & theoretical aspects of night
vision goggle resolution & visual acuity assessment. NATO-OTAN RTO-MP-HFM-141.
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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.
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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.
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Repperger, D. W., Pinkus, A. R., Skipper, J. A., & Schrider, C. D. (2007).
Object Recognition Via Information-Theoretic Measures/Metrics. (AFRL-HE-WP-TP-2007-0003). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research
Laboratory.
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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.
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Repperger, D. W., Pinkus, A. R., Skipper, J. A., & Schrider, C. D. (2006).
Stochastic Resonance Investigation of Object Detection in Images. (AFRL-HE-WP-TP-2007-0002). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force
Research Laboratory.
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Leger, A., et al. (2006). Toward
Recommended Methods for Testing & Evaluation of EV & E/SV Based Visionic
Devices. NATO-OTAN RTO-MP-HFM-125.
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Reis, G. A., Pinkus, A. R., & Neriani, K. E. (2006). Psychometric Correlates of
the Effects of Image-Enhancing Algorithms On Visual Performance. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2006-0040). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research
Laboratory.
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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. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2006-0052).
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rash, C. E., & Pinkus, A. R. (2006). A Unified Approach to the Laboratory
Assessment of Visionic Devices. NATO-OTAN Workshop, Williamsburg VA.
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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. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2005-0102). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research
Laboratory.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., Hausmann, M. A., Barbato, M. H., & Goodyear, C. D.
(2004). Dynamic Visual Acuity Assessment through Visors. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2004-0118). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research
Laboratory.
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Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2004). Night Vision Goggle Luminance Disparity &
the Pulfrich Phenomenon. Proceedings of SPIE, Orlando FL, Vol. 5442, 54-63.
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Mecham, J. B., & Pinkus, A. R. (2004). Self-Assembled Variable Transmittance
Helmet-Mounted Display Visor. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2004-0029).
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.
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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).
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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.
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Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., Barbato, M. H., Hausmann, M. A., & Dixon, S. A.
(2003). Aerospace Transparency Research Compendium. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2003-0084). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research
Laboratory.
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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. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2003-0048).
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.
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Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., & Dixon S. A. (2003). Transmissivity & Night Vision
Goggle Compatibility of Data of Select Aircraft Transparencies. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2003-0015). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research
Laboratory.
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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. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2003-0012). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air
Force Research Laboratory.
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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. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2003-0009). Wright-Patterson
AFB, OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.
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Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2001). Interlaboratory Study (ILS) of the standard
test method for measuring grid line slope (GLS) in aerospace transparencies.
(AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2001-0104). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force
Research Laboratory.
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Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., & Marasco, P. L. (2001). Aircraft Canopy Laser
Porthole. AFRL Technology Horizons, 2(1).
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van Schoor, M., Lengyel, A., Murray, S., & Pinkus, A. R. (2001). Breakaway
Helmet Mount for Night Vision & Targeting Displays. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2001-0056). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Research
Laboratory.
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Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (2000). Night Vision Goggle Objective Lens Focusing
Methodology. SAFE 38th Symposium Proceedings.
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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.
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Pinkus, A. R., Task, H. L., Dixon, S., & Goodyear, C. (2000). Reproducibility
Limits of Night Vision Goggle Visual Acuity Measurements. SAFE Journal, 30(1).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-1998-0016). Wright-Patterson AFB,
OH: Air Force Research Laboratory.
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Pinkus, A. R., & Task, H. L. (1998). Interlaboratory study (ILS) for the
determination of the angular displacement of multiple images in transparent
parts. (AFRL-HE-WP-TR-1998-0011). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air
Force Research Laboratory.
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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.
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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.
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Pinkus, A. R., & Pantle, A. J. (1997). Probing visual motion signals with a
priming paradigm. Vision Research, 37(5), 541-552.
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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. (AL/HR-TR-1994-0166). Human Resources
Directorate, Mesa AZ.
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Pinkus, A. R. (1994). The spatiotemporal characteristics of visual motion
priming. (AL/CF-TR-1994-0084). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Armstrong
Laboratory.
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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.
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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)
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Pinkus, A. R. (1993). The spatiotemporal characteristics of visual motion
priming. Dissertation Abstracts International, 53, 11B. PhD Dissertation
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Pantle, A., Pinkus, A., & Strout, J. (1992). Motion signal interactions.
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 33(4), 973. (No. 1406)
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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)
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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)
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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) (AAMRL-TR-90-016). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:
Armstrong Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory. (DTIC No. B144518)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pinkus, A. R. (1985). Interior & exterior airborne lighting equipment. USAF
Specification MIL-L-87240.
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Pinkus, A. R. (1982). The effects of color & contrast on target recognition
performance using monochromatic television displays. (AFAMRL-TR-82-9). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Aerospace Medical Research
Laboratory. Masters Thesis
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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.
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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.
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Martin, W. L., Task, H. L., Woodruff, K. R., & Pinkus, A. R. (1976). Element
density & percent active area design requirements for liquid crystal displays
(AFAL-TR-75-235). Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Air Force Avionics
Laboratory.
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