Image Reconstruction from Interferometer Data

Abstract

In blind tests, we successfully reconstructed images from data simulated to have some of the defects that data coming from the multi-aperture amplitude interferometer (MAAI) at the University of Maryland would have. We also successfully reconstructed good-quality images from phaseless data collected by ERIM's experimental range-angle interferometric imaging system. These successes in reconstructing images with phaseless interferometer data demonstrate the possibility of obtaining fine-resolution images with large, low- cost, light-weight, aberrated optical systems, despite the kinds of noise and other errors that are present in real data. We also showed that it is feasible to insert a beam deviator in the MAAI that would allow us to measure the lower spatial frequencies that are crucial for reconstructing images from low-light- level data.... Unconventional imaging, Amplitude interferometer, Imaging interferometry, Image reconstruction, Phase retrieval.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA268463

Entities

People

  • J. H. Seldin
  • J. R. Fienup

Organizations

  • Environmental Research Institute of Michigan

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Binary Stars
  • Classification
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Data Processing
  • Data Sets
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • Ground Based
  • Image Reconstruction
  • Interferometers
  • Low Light Levels
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Security
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.