Projection of controlled repeatable real-time moving targets to test and evaluate motion imagery quality

Stephen D. Scopatz; Michael Mendez; Randall Trent

doi:10.1117/12.2177453

19 May 2015 Projection of controlled repeatable real-time moving targets to test and evaluate motion imagery quality

Stephen D. Scopatz, Michael Mendez, Randall Trent

Proceedings Volume 9463, Motion Imagery: Standards, Quality, and Interoperability; 94630H (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2177453
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2015, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

The projection of controlled moving targets is key to the quantitative testing of video capture and post processing for Motion Imagery. This presentation will discuss several implementations of target projectors with moving targets or apparent moving targets creating motion to be captured by the camera under test. The targets presented are broadband (UV-VIS-IR) and move in a predictable, repeatable and programmable way; several short videos will be included in the presentation. Among the technical approaches will be targets that move independently in the camera’s field of view, as well targets that change size and shape. The development of a rotating IR and VIS 4 bar target projector with programmable rotational velocity and acceleration control for testing hyperspectral cameras is discussed. A related issue for motion imagery is evaluated by simulating a blinding flash which is an impulse of broadband photons in fewer than 2 milliseconds to assess the camera’s reaction to a large, fast change in signal. A traditional approach of gimbal mounting the camera in combination with the moving target projector is discussed as an alternative to high priced flight simulators. Based on the use of the moving target projector several standard tests are proposed to provide a corresponding test to MTF (resolution), SNR and minimum detectable signal at velocity. Several unique metrics are suggested for Motion Imagery including Maximum Velocity Resolved (the measure of the greatest velocity that is accurately tracked by the camera system) and Missing Object Tolerance (measurement of tracking ability when target is obscured in the images). These metrics are applicable to UV-VIS-IR wavelengths and can be used to assist in camera and algorithm development as well as comparing various systems by presenting the exact scenes to the cameras in a repeatable way.

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Stephen D. Scopatz, Michael Mendez, and Randall Trent "Projection of controlled repeatable real-time moving targets to test and evaluate motion imagery quality", Proc. SPIE 9463, Motion Imagery: Standards, Quality, and Interoperability, 94630H (19 May 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2177453

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