Development of an Image Processing algorithm for image quality enhancement and Non Uniformity Calibration for bad pixel-correction for Cooled Thermal Imagers

Thermal Imaging technology is latest technology for night imaging. Cooled thermal imaging technology uses a photon detector which is cooled by a cryogenic cooler for better signal. Non Uniformity is natural phenomenon

associated with these imagers due to the multiple pixels in Focal Plane Array. These non-uniformity in pixels causes an uneven image.

In this challenge it is proposed to develop an algorithm for image quality enhancement, non-uniformity calibration and incorporation of various reticles by taking the raw data from the proximity electronics of the detector and processing this raw data in Video Processing board for good image.

Future Expectation from the prototype / Technology developed

Having a good algorithm for image processing will enhance the performance of thermal imager.