Measurements of Optical Transfer Function Discretely Sampled Thermal Imaging Systems
Abstract
Measurement of the Optical Transfer Function (OTF) of discretely sampled thermal imaging systems, e.g. parallel scanned FLIR systems, on which analysis is done in the cross scan direction, and staring focal plane arrays, is increasingly important as digital image acquisition device technology for the 3- 5 and 8-12 micron (infrared) spectral regions is maturing. The traditional measurement methods used for continuous scan systems may not be valid for discretely sampled systems. This paper presents results of measurements of the OTF using a translating slit to obtain the Line Spread Function (LSF) for discretely sampled systems. Multiple frame acquisition is used for removal of temporal and fixed pattern noise. It is the intent of this laboratory effort to develop a measurement technique to be used when collecting OTF data for discretely sampled systems. The new measurement technique is potentially suitable for all systems, and if successful, will permit characterization of vertical system MTF. If this measurement, method is found to be useful, it will be used to generate the OTF data used in the NVEOD FLIR92 model for further development and verification of the model
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA284237
Entities
People
- Gregory P. Mayott
- Paul A. Bell
- Stanley J. Pruchnic Jr.