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Algebraic scene-based nonuniformity correction in focal plane arrays

Ratliff et al., 2001

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11499549775512969457
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Ratliff B
Hayat M
Hardie R
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Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XII

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An algorithm is developed to compensate for the spatial fixed-pattern (nonuniformity) noise in focal-plane arrays, which is a pressing problem, particularly for mid-to far-infrared imaging systems. The proposed algorithm uses pairs of frames from an image sequence exhibiting …
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