IR polarimetric signatures

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

doi:10.1117/12.2053074

4 June 2014 IR polarimetric signatures

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

Proceedings Volume 9082, Active and Passive Signatures V; 908204 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053074
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2014, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

Infrared polarization relies on surface temperature, roughness, material properties, aspect angle to the sensor, sky down-welling and background radiance reflecting from the target. Often times, the polarization signature of a manmade target is different than the surrounding background. Furthermore, that difference is often present even when the thermal signature of the same target blends into the background. This paper will present maritime, airborne and ground data sets of polarization signatures of several objects that allow detection when other methods fall short.

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J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Justin Vaden, Kris Gurton, and Melvin Felton "IR polarimetric signatures", Proc. SPIE 9082, Active and Passive Signatures V, 908204 (4 June 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053074

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