Beyond EO/IR: Novel Sensor Concepts for Naval Applications

16 Apr 2026
Keynote Theatre

• Comparative evaluation of colour TV, polarimetric, neuromorphic, and SPAD sensors against baseline EO/IR modalities.

• Defined use cases and representative maritime objects for structured evaluation.

• Dual approach using quantitative metrics and algorithmic assessment (detection, classification, tracking).

• Identification of system concepts and user perspectives to guide layered integration of novel sensors.

Speakers
Matthew Amor BEng (Hon), MSc, CEng, CMgr, MIET, MCMI
Matthew Amor BEng (Hon), MSc, CEng, CMgr, MIET, MCMI, Chief Technologist Naval Optronics - Thales UK
Simon Topping
Simon Topping, Chief Scientist and Senior ATLAS UK Expert, Research and Innovation Division - TKMS ATLAS UK Ltd.