Detection of obscured targets with IR polarimetric imaging

J. Larry Pezzaniti; David Chenault; Kris Gurton; Melvin Felton

doi:10.1117/12.2053076

29 May 2014 Detection of obscured targets with IR polarimetric imaging

J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Kris Gurton, Melvin Felton

Proceedings Volume 9072, Detection and Sensing of Mines, Explosive Objects, and Obscured Targets XIX; 90721D (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053076
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2014, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

A polarization thermal sensor is presented that has ability to detect manmade objects even when there is little or no thermal contrast, or when the object is obscured by clutter or vegetation. Imagery will be shown for scenarios in which polarization contrast remains high during periods of zero thermal contrast. Also, data will be presented that shows the detection of manmade targets in natural clutter, long after thermal equilibrium of the target with the background has been established.

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J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Kris Gurton, and Melvin Felton "Detection of obscured targets with IR polarimetric imaging", Proc. SPIE 9072, Detection and Sensing of Mines, Explosive Objects, and Obscured Targets XIX, 90721D (29 May 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053076

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