Initial results and field applications of a polarization imaging camera
Author
Olsen, Chris R.
Eyler, Michael
Puetz, Angela M.
Esterline, Chelsea
Date
2009-08Metadata
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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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