Title

Systems Engineering Analysis Of Image Quality

Abstract

A linear systems approach (multiplying MTFs or convolving PSFs) to performing a complete systems engineering analysis of image quality is described. This includes not only the traditional diffraction analysis and the evaluation of image degradation from residual design errors; but also includes image degradation due to scattering effects from residual optical fabrication errors, assembly and alignment errors, and all other potential error sources appearing in a detailed error budget tree. The effects of mosaic detector arrays upon systems performance and the optimum system design will also be discussed. This analysis allows optical fabrication tolerances to be determined during the design phase of a program, frequently resulting in substantial cost and schedule savings. Inaccuracies in the linear systems assumption will be presented for several different applications.

Publication Date

12-1-2000

Publication Title

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

Volume

4093

Number of Pages

379-388

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405229

Socpus ID

0034538625 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0034538625

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