Fused reflected/emitted light sensors

S. Horn; J. Campbell; R. Driggers; T. Soyka; P. Norton; P. Perconti; T. E. Ostromek; J. P. Estrera; A. Bacarella; T. Beystrum; D. Scribner; P. Warren

doi:10.1117/12.445276

Fused reflected/emitted light sensors

S. Horn, J. Campbell, R. Driggers, T. Soyka, P. Norton, P. Perconti, T. E. Ostromek, J. P. Estrera, A. Bacarella, T. Beystrum, D. Scribner, P. Warren

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Fusion of reflected/emitted radiation light sensors can provide significant advantages for target identification and detection. The two bands-0.6-0.9 or 1-2 μm reflected light and 8-12 μm emitted radiation-offer the greatest contrast since those bands have the lowest correlation, hence the greatest amount of combined information for infrared imaging. Data from fused imaging systems is presented for optical overlay as well as digital pixel fusion. Advantages of the digital fusion process are discussed as well as the advantages of having both bands present for military operations. Finally perception tests results are presented that show how color can significantly enhance target detection. A factor of two reduction in minimum resolvable temperature difference is postulated from perception tests in the chromaticity plane. Although initial results do not yet validate this finding, it is expected with the right fusion algorithms and displays that this important result will be proven shortly.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-13
Number of pages	13
Journal	Proceedings of SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	4369
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.445276
State	Published - 2001
Externally published	Yes

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Computer Science Applications
Applied Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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