Dr. David P. Haefner
Publications (50)

Proceedings Article | 16 November 2024 Presentation
David Haefner, Aaron Hendrickson
Proceedings Volume PC13204, PC1320402 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3034018
KEYWORDS: Quantum sensors, Photon counting, Quantum reading, Quantum regime, Expectation maximization algorithms, Quantum noise, Quantum data, Quantum conversion, Data conversion, CMOS sensors

Proceedings Article | 7 June 2024 Presentation + Paper
Stephen Burks, Jonah Sengupta, David Haefner, David Lee
Proceedings Volume 13045, 130450O (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3013108
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Imaging systems, Detector arrays, Signal to noise ratio, Integrating spheres

Proceedings Article | 7 June 2024 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 13045, 130450T (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3012784
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Retroreflectors, Simulations, Imaging systems, Dielectrophoresis, Collimators, Staring arrays, Light sources and illumination, Reflection, Photography

Proceedings Article | 7 June 2024 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 13045, 1304503 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3012326
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Quantum efficiency, Calibration, Sensors, Sensor calibration, Data modeling, Radiometric calibration, Dark current, Spectral response, Modeling

Proceedings Article | 7 June 2024 Presentation + Paper
David Haefner, Aaron Hendrickson, Stephen Burks
Proceedings Volume 13045, 1304507 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3012327
KEYWORDS: Visualization, Imaging systems, Performance modeling, Visual process modeling, Sampling rates

Proceedings Article | 7 June 2024 Presentation + Paper
Allen Parker, David Haefner, Stephen Burks
Proceedings Volume 13045, 130450V (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3012766
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Calibration, Imaging systems, 3D modeling, Reflectivity, Distortion, Reflection, Sensors, Electrooptical systems, Spectral response

Proceedings Article | 7 June 2024 Presentation + Paper
Timothy Tuininga, David Haefner, Stephen Burks
Proceedings Volume 13045, 130450M (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3013041
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Cameras, Imaging systems, Device simulation

Proceedings Article | 7 June 2024 Presentation + Paper
Stephen Burks, Linda Marchese, David Haefner, Brian Teaney, Miles Cathers
Proceedings Volume 13045, 130450Y (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3013105
KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Modulation transfer functions, Terahertz radiation, Performance modeling, Optical coherence, Design, Millimeter wave sensors, Image processing, Systems modeling, Millimeter wave imaging

Proceedings Article | 14 June 2023 Presentation + Paper
Aaron Hendrickson, Dave Haefner
Proceedings Volume 12533, 125330R (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663357
KEYWORDS: Statistical analysis, Expectation maximization algorithms, Image sensors, Electrons, Sensors, Monte Carlo methods, Photon counting, Data modeling, CMOS sensors

Proceedings Article | 14 June 2023 Presentation + Paper
Brian Teaney, David Haefner, Tiffany Gonzalez Hoe Bohorquez
Proceedings Volume 12533, 1253309 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663355
KEYWORDS: Systems modeling, Cameras, Electro optical modeling, Signal detection, Performance modeling, Spectral response, Modeling, Data modeling

Proceedings Article | 14 June 2023 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 12533, 125330T (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663353
KEYWORDS: Nonuniformity corrections, Cameras, Thermal imaging cameras, Temperature metrology

Proceedings Article | 14 June 2023 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 12533, 1253307 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2662156
KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Microbolometers, Image processing, Tunable filters, Image quality, Imaging systems, Digital filtering, Staring arrays, Interpolation, Image filtering

Proceedings Article | 14 June 2023 Presentation + Paper
Allen Parker, David Haefner, Stephen Burks, Jonathan Guandique
Proceedings Volume 12533, 125330Q (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663494
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Sensors, Distortion, Imaging systems, Calibration

Proceedings Article | 14 June 2023 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 12533, 125330N (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2663351
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Temperature metrology, 3D modeling, Thermal imaging cameras, Nonuniformity corrections, Black bodies

Proceedings Article | 27 May 2022 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 12106, 121060M (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618941
KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Cameras, Imaging systems, Image transmission, Sensors, Performance modeling, Image resolution, Image processing

Proceedings Article | 27 May 2022 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 12106, 1210605 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2618292
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Imaging systems, Distortion, Point spread functions, Systems modeling, Convolution, Inverse problems, Target detection, Shape analysis

Proceedings Article | 12 April 2021 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 11740, 1174004 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2586515
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Targeting Task Performance metric, Statistical analysis, Manufacturing

Proceedings Article | 14 May 2019 Paper
Proceedings Volume 11001, 1100104 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2518110
KEYWORDS: Nonuniformity corrections, Sensors, Imaging systems, Infrared imaging, Staring arrays, Infrared sensors, Infrared radiation, Image processing, Systems modeling

Proceedings Article | 14 May 2019 Paper
Emily Vicedomine, David Haefner, Antonio Larios Huerta
Proceedings Volume 11001, 1100108 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2518141
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Cameras, Collimation, Staring arrays, Imaging systems, Performance modeling, Night vision

Proceedings Article | 14 May 2019 Paper
Proceedings Volume 11001, 110010U (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2518146
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Cameras, Interference (communication), Image processing, Filtering (signal processing), Signal processing, Displays, Analog electronics, Imaging systems, Image filtering

Proceedings Article | 14 May 2019 Paper
Proceedings Volume 11001, 1100103 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2518607
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Cameras, Imaging systems, Systems modeling, Performance modeling, Sensors, Targeting Task Performance metric, Data modeling, Image quality, Quantum efficiency

Proceedings Article | 15 May 2018 Presentation
Proceedings Volume 10669, 106690V (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307829
KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Computational imaging, Computing systems, Systems modeling, Modulation transfer functions, Signal to noise ratio, Detection and tracking algorithms, Performance modeling, Optical filters, Linear filtering

Proceedings Article | 26 April 2018 Paper
Proceedings Volume 10625, 1062506 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2303974
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Imaging systems, Point spread functions, Optical transfer functions

Proceedings Article | 26 April 2018 Paper
Proceedings Volume 10625, 106250K (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2303975
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Imaging systems, Cameras, Signal to noise ratio, Performance modeling, Image quality, Systems modeling, Sensors, Targeting Task Performance metric

Proceedings Article | 26 April 2018 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 10625, 1062503 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2306533
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Sensors, Optical filters, Black bodies, Long wavelength infrared, Mid-IR, Collimators, Integrating spheres, Imaging systems, Signal to noise ratio

Proceedings Article | 26 April 2018 Paper
David Haefner, James Stevens, Michael Groenert, Stephen Burks, Miguel Snyder, Conor Dunn
Proceedings Volume 10625, 106250B (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2303972
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Sensors, Optical testing, Infrared imaging

Proceedings Article | 26 April 2018 Paper
Proceedings Volume 10625, 1062504 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2305430
KEYWORDS: Cameras, Calibration, Displays, Integrating spheres, Image processing, Sensors, Imaging systems, Modulation transfer functions, Eye

Proceedings Article | 26 April 2018 Paper
Proceedings Volume 10625, 106250A (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2305423
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Black bodies, Quantization, Imaging systems, Signal to noise ratio

Proceedings Article | 3 May 2017 Paper
Proceedings Volume 10178, 101780D (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2260885
KEYWORDS: Monte Carlo methods, MATLAB

Proceedings Article | 3 May 2017 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 10178, 1017802 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2261390
KEYWORDS: Turbulence, Image processing, Electro optical modeling, Electro optics, Atmospheric turbulence, Imaging systems, Electro optical sensors, Nonlinear image processing, Process control, Performance modeling, Data modeling, Weapons, Sensors, Video, Sensor performance, Mid-IR, Eye models

Proceedings Article | 3 May 2017 Paper
Proceedings Volume 10178, 101780B (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2260887
KEYWORDS: Systems modeling, Imaging systems, Performance modeling, Visual process modeling, Image analysis, Night vision systems, Interference (communication), Modulation transfer functions, Night vision, Integration, Video, Sensors, 3D modeling, Quantization, Point spread functions

Proceedings Article | 3 May 2017 Presentation + Paper
Proceedings Volume 10178, 1017805 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2260886
KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Imaging systems, Modulation transfer functions, Systems modeling, Thermal modeling, Performance modeling, Visible radiation, Infrared imaging, Short wave infrared radiation, Infrared radiation, Organic light emitting diodes, Light emitting diodes, Diffraction, Spatial frequencies, Targeting Task Performance metric

Proceedings Article | 3 May 2016 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9820, 98200K (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2222905
KEYWORDS: 3D metrology, 3D modeling, 3D image processing, Imaging systems, Sensors, Nonuniformity corrections, Data modeling, Convolution, Performance modeling, Image processing

Proceedings Article | 3 May 2016 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9820, 982009 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2235781
KEYWORDS: Image processing, Cameras, Imaging systems, Monte Carlo methods, Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Targeting Task Performance metric, RGB color model, Optical filters, Eye

Proceedings Article | 3 May 2016 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9820, 98200Q (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2223849
KEYWORDS: Performance modeling, Visual process modeling, Monte Carlo methods, Systems modeling, Signal to noise ratio, Target detection, Imaging systems, Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Signal detection

Proceedings Article | 3 May 2016 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9820, 98200W (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224051
KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Black bodies, Mid-IR, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Thermography, Environmental sensing, Infrared imaging, Nitrogen, Interference (communication)

Proceedings Article | 3 May 2016 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9820, 98200U (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224054
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Imaging systems, Modulation transfer functions, 3D metrology, Performance modeling, Data modeling, Electro optical modeling, Sensor performance, Environmental sensing, 3D modeling

Proceedings Article | 3 May 2016 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9820, 982007 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224734
KEYWORDS: Systems modeling, Performance modeling, Visual process modeling, Imaging systems, Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Interference (communication), Signal to noise ratio, Temperature metrology, 3D modeling

Proceedings Article | 12 May 2015 Paper
Stephen Burks, David Haefner, Thomas Burks
Proceedings Volume 9452, 945206 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2178150
KEYWORDS: Stray light, Sensors, Collimators, Signal to noise ratio, Imaging systems, Modulation transfer functions, Reflectivity, Light scattering, Scattering, Black bodies

Proceedings Article | 12 May 2015 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9452, 945202 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2180386
KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Systems modeling, Interference (communication), Performance modeling, Imaging systems, Modulation transfer functions, Visual process modeling, Temperature metrology, Mid-IR, Eye models

Proceedings Article | 12 May 2015 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9452, 94520Q (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2180249
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Systems modeling, Contrast transfer function, Visual process modeling, Sensors, Performance modeling, Night vision, Signal processing, Integrated modeling, Transmittance

Proceedings Article | 29 May 2014 Paper
Jonathan Hixson, David Haefner, Brian Teaney
Proceedings Volume 9071, 907105 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2050362
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Imaging systems, Systems modeling, Diffraction, Sensors, Performance modeling, Contrast transfer function, Visual process modeling, Modulation, Spatial frequencies

Proceedings Article | 29 May 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9071, 90710G (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2051435
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Cameras, Compressed sensing, Performance modeling, Image processing, Stars, Image compression, Visual process modeling, Sensors, Systems modeling

Proceedings Article | 29 May 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9071, 90710X (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053582
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Systems modeling, Data modeling, Performance modeling, Video, Image sensors, Cameras, Software development, Imaging systems

Proceedings Article | 29 May 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9071, 90710I (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2050402
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Cameras, Interference (communication), Performance modeling, Sensors, Quantum efficiency, RGB color model, Visual process modeling, Imaging systems, Systems modeling

SPIE Journal Paper | 28 April 2014
OE, Vol. 53, Issue 06, 061712, (April 2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.53.6.061712
KEYWORDS: Contrast transfer function, Eye, Eye models, Modulation transfer functions, Visual process modeling, Targeting Task Performance metric, Data modeling, Performance modeling, Imaging systems, Calibration

Proceedings Article | 18 May 2012 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8355, 83550Y (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.920998
KEYWORDS: Targeting Task Performance metric, Modulation transfer functions, Interference (communication), Contrast transfer function, Image filtering, Performance modeling, Optical filters, Electronic filtering, Systems modeling, Signal to noise ratio

Proceedings Article | 18 May 2012 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8355, 835506 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.917723
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Interference (communication), Signal to noise ratio, Imaging systems, Fourier transforms, Spatial frequencies, Systems modeling, Sensors, Performance modeling, 3D metrology

Proceedings Article | 10 May 2011 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8014, 80140H (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.885216
KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Systems modeling, Targeting Task Performance metric, Performance modeling, Imaging systems, Interference (communication), Sensors, Visual process modeling, Image processing, Spatial frequencies

Proceedings Article | 10 May 2011 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8014, 801404 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.885152
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Optical filters, RGB color model, Performance modeling, Imaging systems, Image sensors, Low light imagers, Calibration, Cameras

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Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXXVI
15 April 2025 | Orlando, Florida, United States
Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXXV
23 April 2024 | National Harbor, Maryland, United States
Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXXIV
3 May 2023 | Orlando, Florida, United States
Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXXIII
6 April 2022 | Orlando, Florida, United States
Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXXII
12 April 2021 | Online Only, Florida, United States
Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXXI
27 April 2020 | Online Only, California, United States
Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXX
16 April 2019 | Baltimore, MD, United States
Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXIX
17 April 2018 | Orlando, FL, United States
Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXVIII
11 April 2017 | Anaheim, CA, United States
Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXVII
19 April 2016 | Baltimore, MD, United States
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SC067: Testing and Evaluation of E-O Imaging Systems
As imaging technologies rapidly evolve, there's an increasing demand for professionals who can work across multiple platforms, understand the underlying assumptions of various tests, and ensure accurate measurements for inter-laboratory comparisons. By providing a thorough grounding in quantitative and qualitative metrics applicable to a wide range of imaging systems, this course promotes standardization and consistency in testing procedures. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, enabling professionals to adapt to technological advancements and make informed decisions about test applicability and limitations. The test concepts presented apply to CCD/CMOS cameras, intensified CCD cameras, night vision goggles, SWIR cameras, and infrared cameras. Using a linear systems approach, this course describes all the quantitative and qualitative metrics that are commonly used to characterize imaging system performance. Laboratory performance parameters discussed include spatial sampling (distortion), modulation transfer function (MTF), 3D noise, photon transfer curve (PTC), minimum resolvable temperature (MRT), and the minimum resolvable contrast (MRC), temporal response, quantum efficiency, and system of system level tests (latency etc.). Concepts related to data validation and setup verification are described along with many common best practices. Data reduction and analysis techniques are reviewed outlining many of the corresponding assumptions that must be met for accurate measurements. This course will also provide demonstrations of some of the common laboratory test techniques on commercially available thermal and color cameras.
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