Staring Focal Plane Array System Modeling

Abstract

This report analyzes the problems of modeling staring focal plane array systems. Two problem areas are highlighted; the difficulty in modeling the operator interface and the inadequate characterization of focal plane array noise sources. The effects of aliasing, response nonuniformity, and the two- dimensional nature of the spatial and temporal noise require more sophisticated handling than found in present models. Three staring array models were used to predict the Minimum Resolvable Temperature Difference (MRTD) for three Platinum Silicide staring array cameras. The predictions were then compared, analyzed, and suggestions for model improvement were made. Theses. (RRH)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215712

Entities

People

  • John G. Murphy

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Arrays
  • Charge Coupled Devices
  • Computers
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Optics
  • Recognition
  • Semiconductors
  • Spectra
  • Standards
  • Target Recognition
  • Test Equipment
  • Transfer Functions
  • Two Dimensional
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Semiconductor Device Technology