Comparing a MWIR and LWIR polarimetric imager for surface swimmer detection

John S. Harchanko; Larry Pezzaniti; David Chenault; Graham Eades

doi:10.1117/12.785010

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31 March 2008 Comparing a MWIR and LWIR polarimetric imager for surface swimmer detection

John S. Harchanko, Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Graham Eades

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Proceedings Volume 6972, Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing VIII; 697211 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.785010
Event: SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, 2008, Orlando, Florida, United States

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Previously, we have investigated the use of Long-Wave Infra-Red (LWIR) polarimetric imaging for the detection of surface swimmers in a maritime environment. While better contrast and longer range are expected with Mid-Wave Infra-Red (MWIR) polarimetric imaging, the cost of such a system is higher than a polarimetric imager operating in the LWIR due to the advent of higher-performance micro-bolometer imaging arrays. The actual performance of a MWIR polarimetric imager to detect a person in the water is presented. A comparative analysis of system cost between MWIR and LWIR systems is also discussed.

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John S. Harchanko, Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, and Graham Eades "Comparing a MWIR and LWIR polarimetric imager for surface swimmer detection", Proc. SPIE 6972, Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing VIII, 697211 (31 March 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.785010

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