Probability of identification cycle criterion (N50/N90) for underwater mine target acquisition

Ronald G. Driggers; James Sam Taylor Jr.; Keith A. Krapels

doi:10.1117/1.2715458

1 March 2007 Probability of identification cycle criterion (N₅₀/N₉₀) for underwater mine target acquisition

Ronald G. Driggers, James Sam Taylor Jr., Keith A. Krapels

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Optical Engineering, Vol. 46, Issue 3, 033201 (March 2007). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.2715458

Abstract

This research describes the derivation of a 50% probability of identification cycle criterion (N₅₀) for a set of underwater mines. Various levels of blur were applied to eight underwater mines and four nonmine objects with nine aspects in the visible spectra. Results were analyzed as a function of blur level and target size to give identification probability as a function of resolvable cycles on target. The results are applicable to underwater mine target acquisition estimates for visible electro-optical imaging systems and for laser-illuminated, range-gated imaging systems. This research provides for the design and analysis of electro-optical systems in the identification of underwater mines.

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Ronald G. Driggers, James Sam Taylor Jr., and Keith A. Krapels "Probability of identification cycle criterion (N₅₀/N₉₀) for underwater mine target acquisition," Optical Engineering 46(3), 033201 (1 March 2007). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.2715458

Published: 1 March 2007

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