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