Enabling technologies in helmet-mounted intensified cameras

Jeffrey B. Osterkamp

doi:10.1117/12.389144

23 June 2000 Enabling technologies in helmet-mounted intensified cameras

Jeffrey B. Osterkamp

Proceedings Volume 4021, Helmet- and Head-Mounted Displays V; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.389144
Event: AeroSense 2000, 2000, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Recent advances in low-light-level imaging and packaging technology make it possible to integrate high definition, lightweight visible cameras into applications such as helmet imaging systems. Past drawbacks of intensified television including size, weight, limited dynamic range and intensifier halo saturation (blooming) have been overcome with the advent of enabling technologies. These technologies include methods to greatly reduce size and weight, improve the intra-scene dynamic range of the image, intelligently enhance the image through signal processing techniques, and reduce the point source halo in the intensifier itself. This paper provides an overview of the enabling technologies and the benefits to intensified imaging systems they provide. A short video demonstrating the various technologies will be presented. A prototype camera will also be available for viewing.

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Jeffrey B. Osterkamp "Enabling technologies in helmet-mounted intensified cameras", Proc. SPIE 4021, Helmet- and Head-Mounted Displays V, (23 June 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.389144

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