The effect of aerial haze on the contrast and resolution of a photographic image in direct application to a low-altitude, remote, pilotless imaging system

Author

Todd Eric Pegelow

Abstract

A study of the effect of aerial haze on photographic images acquired through the use of a remotely-piloted imaging system has been completed. The project involved the design, construction, and implementation of a remotely-controlled airborne imaging system for the express purpose of collecting scientific data relating the contrast of an image to the altitude at which that image was exposed. Data was collected and analyzed and the results are presented here. The system was also evaluated with respect to its usefulness as a collector of scientific data. The conclusion drawn is that aerial haze had no effect on the contrast of an image at low altitudes (below 1000 feet) for the conditions under which the data was collected.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Aerial photography--Data processing; Imaging systems

Publication Date

5-1-1984

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Undergraduate

Degree Name

Imaging Science (BS)

Department, Program, or Center

School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (CIAS)

Advisor

A. Davidhazy

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at TR810.P43 1984

Recommended Citation

Pegelow, Todd Eric, "The effect of aerial haze on the contrast and resolution of a photographic image in direct application to a low-altitude, remote, pilotless imaging system" (1984). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/6580

Campus

RIT – Main Campus