Initial results and field applications of a polarization imaging camera

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Olsen, Chris R.
Eyler, Michael
Puetz, Angela M.
Esterline, Chelsea
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Polarization imaging
image classification
surface characterization
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2009-08
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SPIE
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The SALSA linear Stokes polarization camera from Bossa Nova Technologies (520-550 nm) uses an electronically rotated polarization filter to measure four states of polarization nearly simultaneously. Some initial imagery results are presented. Preliminary analysis results indicate that the intensity and degree of linear polarization (DOLP) information can be used for image classification purposes. The DOLP images also show that the camera has a good ability to distinguish asphalt patches of different ages. These positive results and the relative simplicity of the camera system show the camera's potential for field applications.
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The article of record as published may be found at http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.825405
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https://hdl.handle.net/10945/62132
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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11 p.
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R. Chris Olsen, Michael Eyler, Angela M. Puetz, Chelsea Esterline, "Initial results and field applications of a polarization imaging camera," Proc. SPIE 7461, Polarization Science and Remote Sensing IV, 74610F (11 August 2009)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.
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