In-Flight Resolution And Sensitivity Evaluation For Airborne Thermal Imaging Systems

Steven E. Shimer; John L. Minor

doi:10.1117/12.952007

1 May 1986 In-Flight Resolution And Sensitivity Evaluation For Airborne Thermal Imaging Systems

Steven E. Shimer, John L. Minor

Proceedings Volume 0590, Infrared Technology and Applications; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.952007
Event: 1985 International Technical Symposium/Europe, 1985, Cannes, France

Abstract

This paper presents methods used to quantify the resolution and thermal sensitivity of an airborne Thermal Imaging System (TIS) in the in-flight environment. By determining in-flight resolution and sensitivity of the total system including sensor, aircraft inter-face, display and pilot, a realistic measure of the system's true operational performance capabilities can be determined. The effects of target radiation and atmospheric transmittance are included in the evaluation. Descriptions of two types of aircraft systems, the Single Seat Night Attack (SSNA) A-10 and the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared System for Night (LANTIRN), are presented.

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Steven E. Shimer and John L. Minor "In-Flight Resolution And Sensitivity Evaluation For Airborne Thermal Imaging Systems", Proc. SPIE 0590, Infrared Technology and Applications, (1 May 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.952007

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