Quantitative evaluation of 3D images produced from computer-generated holograms

David T. Sheerin; Ian Robert Mason; Colin D. Cameron; Douglas A. Payne; Christopher W. Slinger

doi:10.1117/12.357612

16 August 1999 Quantitative evaluation of 3D images produced from computer-generated holograms

David T. Sheerin, Ian Robert Mason, Colin D. Cameron, Douglas A. Payne, Christopher W. Slinger

Proceedings Volume 3690, Cockpit Displays VI: Displays for Defense Applications; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.357612
Event: AeroSense '99, 1999, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Advances in computing and optical modulation techniques now make it possible to anticipate the generation of near real- time, reconfigurable, high quality, three-dimensional images using holographic methods. Computer generated holography (CGH) is the only technique which holds promise of producing synthetic images having the full range of visual depth cues. These realistic images will be viewable by several users simultaneously, without the need for headtracking or special glasses. Such a data visualization tool will be key to speeding up the manufacture of new commercial and military equipment by negating the need for the production of physical 3D models in the design phase. DERA Malvern has been involved in designing and testing fixed CGH in order to understand the connection between the complexity of the CGH, the algorithms used to design them, the processes employed in their implementation and the quality of the images produced. This poster describes results from CGH containing up to 10⁸ pixels. The methods used to evaluate the reconstructed images are discussed and quantitative measures of image fidelity made. An understanding of the effect of the various system parameters upon final image quality enables a study of the possible system trade-offs to be carried out. Such an understanding of CGH production and resulting image quality is key to effective implementation of a reconfigurable CGH system currently under development at DERA.

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David T. Sheerin, Ian Robert Mason, Colin D. Cameron, Douglas A. Payne, and Christopher W. Slinger "Quantitative evaluation of 3D images produced from computer-generated holograms", Proc. SPIE 3690, Cockpit Displays VI: Displays for Defense Applications, (16 August 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.357612

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