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Analysis techniques for two-dimensional infrared dataIn order to evaluate infrared detection and remote sensing systems, it is necessary to know the characteristics of the observational environment. For both scanning and staring sensors, the spatial characteristics of the background may be more of a limitation to the performance of a remote sensor than system noise. This limitation is the so-called spatial clutter limit and may be important for systems design of many earth application and surveillance sensors. The data used in this study is two dimensional radiometric data obtained as part of the continuing NASA remote sensing programs. Typical data sources are the Landsat multi-spectral scanner (1.1 micrometers), the airborne heat capacity mapping radiometer (10.5 - 12.5 micrometers) and various infrared data sets acquired by low altitude aircraft. Techniques used for the statistical analysis of one dimensional infrared data, such as power spectral density (PSD), exceedance statistics, etc. are investigated for two dimensional applicability. Also treated are two dimensional extensions of these techniques (2D PSD, etc.), and special techniques developed for the analysis of 2D data.
Document ID
19790044059
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Winter, E. M.
(International Business Machines Corp. Westlake Village, CA, United States)
Smith, M. C.
(IBM Corp. Westlake Village, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: Modern utilization of infrared technology IV; Seminar
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: August 30, 1978
End Date: August 31, 1978
Accession Number
79A28072
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-23585
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-23699
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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