<p>This thesis describes and evaluates a number of algorithms for reducing fixed pattern noise in image sequences. Fixed pattern noise is the dominantnoise component for many infrared detector systems, perceived as a superimposed pattern that is approximately constant for all image frames. </p><p>Primarily, methods based on estimation of the movement between individual image frames are studied. Using scene-matching techniques, global motion between frames can be successfully registered with sub-pixel accuracy. This allows each scene pixel to be traced along a path of individual detector elements. Assuming a static scene, differences in pixel intensities are caused by fixed pattern noise that can be estimated and removed. </p><p>The algorithms have been tested by using real image data from existing infrared imaging systems with good results. The tests include both a two-dimensional focal plane array detector and a linear scanning one-dimensional detector, in different scene conditions.</p>
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA/oai:DiVA.org:liu-1752 |
Date | January 2003 |
Creators | Torle, Petter |
Publisher | Linköping University, Department of Electrical Engineering, Institutionen för systemteknik |
Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Student thesis, text |
Relation | LiTH-ISY-Ex, ; 3350 |
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