Aerosol MTF revisited

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Abstract

Different views of the significance of aerosol MTF have been reported. For example, one recent paper [OE, 52(4)/2013, pp. 046201] claims that the aerosol MTF "contrast reduction is approximately independent of spatial frequency, and image blur is practically negligible". On the other hand, another recent paper [JOSA A, 11/2013, pp. 2244-2252] claims that aerosols "can have a non-negligible effect on the atmospheric point spread function". We present clear experimental evidence of common significant aerosol blur and evidence that aerosol contrast reduction can be extremely significant. In the IR, it is more appropriate to refer to such phenomena as aerosol-Absorption MTF. The role of imaging system instrumentation on such MTF is addressed too.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInfrared Imaging Systems
Subtitle of host publicationDesign, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXV
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Print)9781628410082
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2014
EventInfrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXV - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 6 May 20148 May 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9071
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceInfrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXV
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period6/05/148/05/14

Keywords

  • aerosol absorption
  • aerosol scattering
  • image blur
  • image contrast

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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