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High-efficiency simplification method of irregular FOV for accelerating the imaging process in the Risley-Prism
Optics Express
|October 19, 2022
Summary
A simplified field of view (FOV) model using inscribed rectangles significantly speeds up image processing for Risley-Prism systems. This method drastically reduces calculation and distortion correction times, enhancing system efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Optical Engineering
- Image Processing
- Computational Imaging
Background:
- Risley-Prism systems offer large fields of view (FOV), high resolution, and imaging flexibility.
- Non-convex FOV characteristics limit image processing speed in these systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a simplified FOV model for Risley-Prism systems to improve processing speed.
- To validate the accuracy and efficiency of the simplified model through simulations and experiments.
Main Methods:
- Proposed a simplified FOV model based on inscribed rectangles.
- Analyzed the area size, equivalent resolution, and dynamic characteristics of the simplified model.
- Compared simulation and experimental results of the simplified model against the original FOV.
Main Results:
- The simplified FOV model demonstrates high consistency with the original FOV.
- Calculation time for multi sub-FOV areas reduced from 3500 ms to 7.4 ms.
- Image distortion correction time decreased by 88.9%–96.9%.
Conclusions:
- The simplified inscribed rectangle FOV model effectively addresses the speed limitations of Risley-Prism systems.
- This approach offers significant computational advantages for real-time image processing applications.
- The method enhances the practical applicability of Risley-Prism systems in demanding imaging scenarios.
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