Dr. Shane McWhorter

Major Reports and Publications

Books

• Rodríguez, W. E., McWhorter, S. W. (1988). Computer-Aided Engineering Design Graphics. New York: Mcgraw-Hill College.

• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., Schmieder, D. E., and Wasilewski, A. A. (1995). Simulation of selective attention and training effects in visual search and detection. In E. Peli (Ed.), Vision models for target detection and recognition. Hong Kong: World Scientific Publishing.

Invited Papers

• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S., & Schmieder, D. E. (1993). Target and background characterization based on a simulation of human pattern perception. Proceedings of the SPIE International Symposium on Optical Engineering and Photonics in Aerospace and Remote Sensing, 1967. Orlando, FL.

Refereed Papers

• McWhorter, S. W., & Rodríguez, W. E. (1989). The graphics data exchange problem. Journal of Theoretical Graphics and Computing, 2, 24-31.
• Sahm, D. K., McWhorter, S. W., & Uzer, T. (1989). Generalizing the Chirikov paradigm: a geometrical view. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 91, 219-225.
• Hodges, L. F., and McWhorter, S. W. (1991). Stereoscopic display for design visualization. Image Communication, 4, 1-11.
• Rodríguez, W., and McWhorter, S. (1991). CAD news you can use: importing CAD files into WP. Micro CAD News, 6, 45.
• McWhorter, S., Rodríguez, W., & Hodges, L. F. (1992). The performance of graphical user interfaces in 3-D interactive animation (virtual) environments. Engineering Design Graphics Journal, ASEE, 56, 12-17.

Proceedings

1999

• Daley, W. D., Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W. & Wasilewski, A. A. (1999). Machine vision algorithm generation using human visual models. Proceedings of the SPIE Symposium on Precision Agriculture and Biological Quality, 3543. Boston, MA.

1998

• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., Wasilewski, A. A. & Schmieder, D. E. (1998). Robust, sensor-independent target detection and recognition based on computational models of human vision. Optical Engineering (special issue on target acquisition modeling), 37, (7), 2006-2021.
• Daley, W., Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., and Wasilewski, A. A. (1998). Machine vision algorithm generation using human visual models. Proceedings of the SPIE Symposium on Industrial and Environmental Monitors and Biosensors, 3539. Boston, MA.

1997

• McWhorter, S., (1997). A Biologically-motivated sensor fusion and texture detection algorithm for adaptive counter CCD. IRIS Specialty Group on Camouflage, Concealment & Deception, Monterey, CA.
• McWhorter, S., Doll, T. J., & Wasilewski, A. (1997). Integration of computational vision research models for visual performance prediction. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Vision, Recognition, Action: Neural Models of Mind and Machine, Boston, MA.
• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., Schmieder, D. E., Hetzler, M. C., Stewart, J. S., Wasilewski, A. A., Owens, W. R., Sheffer, A. D., Galloway, G. L., & Harbert, S. D. (1997). "VISEO" System for Camouflage/LO Design based on Computational Vision Research. Proceedings of the HAVE FORUM Low Observables Symposium, Eglin AFB, FL.
• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., Wasilewski, A. A., Schmieder, D. E., Hetzler, M. C., Stewart, J. S., Owens, W. R., Sheffer, A. D., Galloway, G. L., & Harbert, S. D. (1997). Biologically-based vision simulation for target-background discrimination and camouflage/LO design. Proceedings of the SPIE International Symposium on Optical Engineering and Photonics in Aerospace and Remote Sensing and Controls (AeroSense '97), 3062. Orlando, FL.

1996

• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., Schmieder, D. E., Stewart, J. S., Hetzler, M. C., & Owens, W. R. (1996, February). VISEO/GTV. Invited presentation to the U. S. Army Target Acquisition Simulation and Modeling (ACQSIM) Committee, Monterey, CA.
• Doll, T. J., Schlag, K. L., McWhorter, S. W., & Schmieder, D. E. (1996, February). Recognition and GTV. Invited presentation to the U. S. Army Target Acquisition Simulation and Modeling (ACQSIM) Committee, Monterey, CA.
• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., Schmieder, D. E., Sheffer A. D. Jr., & Owens, W. R. (1996). Visual/electro-optical (VISEO) detection alaysis for multispectral camouflage/LO design. Proceedings of the SPIE International Symposium on Optical Engineering and Photonics in Aerospace and Remote Sensing, 2742. Orlando, FL.
• Doll, T. J., Schlag, K. L., McWhorter, S. W., & Schmieder, D. E. (1996). Target recognition based on a computational vision model. Proceedings of the SPIE Symposium on Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Controls. Orlando, FL.

1995

• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S., Schmieder, D. E., Albert D. Sheffer, A. D., & Owens, W. R. (1995, August). Simulation of human vision for visual/electro-optical (VISEO) detection analysis. Proceedings of the sixth annual Ground Target Modeling and Validation Conference, Keweenaw Research Center, Houghton, MI.

1994

• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., & Schmieder, D. E. (1994). Computational model of human visual search and detection. Proceedings of the March, 1994 IRIS Passive Sensors Symposium, Albuquerque, NM. Ann Arbor, MI: Infrared Information Analysis Center, Environmental Research Institute of Michigan.

1993

• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S., & Schmieder, D. E. (1993). Simulation of human visual search in cluttered backgrounds. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Seattle, WA.

1992

• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S., & Schmieder, D. E. (1992). Visual search and detection in background clutter. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors Society, Atlanta, GA.
• Doll, T. J., Schmieder, D. E., and McWhorter, S. (1992). Simulation of human visual search and detection. Proceedings of the third annual Ground Target Modeling and Validation Conference, Keweenaw Research Center, Houghton, MI.

1991

• McWhorter, S. W., Hodges, L., & Rodríguez, W. (1991). Comparison of 3-D display formats for CAD applications. Proc. SPIE 1457.
• McWhorter, S. W., Rodríguez, W., & Hodges, L. (1991). GUIs performance in an interactive display environment. Proceedings of the ASEE EDGD Mid Year Meeting, 29-36.

1990

• McWhorter, S. W., Hodges, L., & Rodríguez, W. (1990). Evaluation of 3-D display techniques for engineering design visualization. Proceedings of the ASEE EDGD Mid Year Meeting, 121-130.

Reports

1998

• Bhaumik, D., McWhorter, S. W., Hetzler, M., Sheffer, A., Doll, T. J. (1998). GTVISIT verification final report. (Final report with CAS, Inc., Huntsville, AL.). Atlanta, GA: Georgia Tech Research Institute.

1995

• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., Schmieder, D. E., Wasilewski, A. A., & Welch, G. (1995). Georgia Tech Vision (GTV) model, version GTV94a analyst's manual. (Prepared under contract no. DAAJ02-92-C-0044 with the Army Aviation and Troop Command, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate). Atlanta, GA: Georgia Tech Research Institute.
• Owens, W. R., Sheffer, A. D., Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., Stewart, J. S., Harbert, S., & Hetzler, M. C. (1995). Visual / Electro-Optical (VISEO) Detection Analysis System Software User's Manual. (Prepared under contract no. DAAJ02-92-C-0044 with the Army Aviation and Troop Command, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate). Atlanta, GA: Georgia Tech Research Institute.

1994

• Doll, T. J., Schmieder, D. E., & McWhorter, S. W. (1994). Susceptibility of special operations forces aircraft to visually-guided threats. (Chapter 2.0: human observer performance prediction). (Final report of contract no. F09603-89-G-0077-0032 with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center and the Army Aviation Systems Command). Atlanta, GA: Georgia Tech Research Institute.
• Doll, T. J., McWhorter, S. W., & Schmieder, D. E. (1994). Evaluation of Teledyne Armored Vehicle Signature. (Final report of subcontract no. 820314 with Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, AL). Atlanta, GA: Georgia Tech Research Institute.
• Doll, T. J., Schmieder, D. E., & McWhorter, S. W. (1994). Electro-optical sensor modeling approaches applicable to low-observable targets. (Final report of contract no. DAAJ02-92-C-0044, delivery order no. P00004 with the U. S. Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, Ft. Eustis, VA). Atlanta, GA: Georgia Tech Research Institute.

1992

• Doll, T. J., Schmieder, D. E., & McWhorter, S. W. (1992). Metric quantification for visible LO requirements translation methodology. (Final report of subcontract no. 15564 with OptiMetrics, Inc., prime contract no. DACA33-90-C-0054 with U. S. Army TACOM). Atlanta, GA: Georgia Tech Research Institute.

1991

• McWhorter, S., Hodges, L. F., & Rodríguez, W. (1991). Evaluation of display parameters affecting user performance of an interactive task in a virtual environment. Technical Report GIT-GVU-91-31, Georgia Institute of Technology. Graphics, Visualization, and Usability Center. Atlanta, GA.
• McWhorter, S. W., Hodges, L. F., & Rodríguez, W. E. (1991). Comparison of 3-D display formats for CAD applications. Technical Report GIT-GVU-91-04, Georgia Institute of Technology. Graphics, Visualization, and Usability Center. Atlanta, GA.