Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Analysis For Post-Flight Image Evaluation

R. Welch

doi:10.1117/12.956189

31 August 1978 Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Analysis For Post-Flight Image Evaluation

R. Welch

Proceedings Volume 0137, Airborne Reconnaissance III; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956189
Event: 1978 Technical Symposium East, 1978, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

MTF analysis procedures permit post-flight evaluations of sensor performance and image quality to be compared with predicted values. However, careful consideration must be given to the selection of edge targets, microdensitometry and computational procedures because of the high spatial frequency content of images recorded by reconnaissance sensor systems. An analyst skilled in MTF evaluation procedures can isolate and quantify the effects of factors responsible for image degradation, including vacuum failure, focus error, image motion, and duplicating processes.

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R. Welch "Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Analysis For Post-Flight Image Evaluation", Proc. SPIE 0137, Airborne Reconnaissance III, (31 August 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956189

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