A first order analytical TOD sensor performance model
conference paper
In this paper we present a new, analytical TOD model. The model provides an estimate of the TOD curve for an Optical, Electro-Optical or Thermal Infrared imaging system based on a limited number of essential system parameters. This is useful to get a quick Target Acquisition range prediction but also serves as a first order input to an image-based TOD simulation model. The model is based on a human observer performance dataset on TOD test patterns, systematically degraded by simulated sensor effects. The model is validated against a number of historical TOD tests on visual and thermal camera systems and provides excellent performance predictions. © (2016) COPYRIGHT Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.
TNO Identifier
574797
Publisher
SPIE
Source title
Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XIII
Editor(s)
Huckridge, D.A.
Ebert, R.
Lee, S.T.
Ebert, R.
Lee, S.T.
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