Focal Plane Spatial Response And Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Measurements Using A Computer-Aided Flying Spot Scanner

S. R. Hawkins; R. P. Farley; G. Gal; A. K. Gressle; S. B. Grossman; W. G. Opyd

doi:10.1117/12.934231

12 July 1983 Focal Plane Spatial Response And Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Measurements Using A Computer-Aided Flying Spot Scanner

S. R. Hawkins, R. P. Farley, G. Gal, A. K. Gressle, S. B. Grossman, W. G. Opyd

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Proceedings Volume 0366, Modern Utilization of infrared Technology VIII; (1983) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.934231
Event: 26th Annual Technical Symposium, 1982, San Diego, United States

Abstract

In the measurement and characterization of the performance of infrared and visible focal plane arrays, the determination of the detailed spatial response of individual detectors as well as the entire array can be extremely important in many electro-optic sensor applications such as the detection of targets in the presence of clutter and passive acquisition and tracking. This paper describes a computer-controlled flying spot scanning technique for the measurement of detailed focal plane detector responses as well as detector-to-detector cross talk and spurious responses. The technique uses a computer-controlled flying spot scanner and online data processing. A simple deconvolution is used to remove the known temporal responses of the detector and electronics followed by a two-dimensional decorrelation of the blur spot from the output signal to obtain the focal plane spatial response. As a natural result of this process the individual detector MTFs can be obtained. This technique has been implemented in a low-background focal plane test facility, which is also described. Several examples of actual test data are shown to demonstrate the use of this spot-scanning facility and its utility as a diagnostic tool.

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S. R. Hawkins, R. P. Farley, G. Gal, A. K. Gressle, S. B. Grossman, and W. G. Opyd "Focal Plane Spatial Response And Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Measurements Using A Computer-Aided Flying Spot Scanner", Proc. SPIE 0366, Modern Utilization of infrared Technology VIII, (12 July 1983); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.934231

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