IKONOS Satellite on Orbit Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Measurement Using Edge and Pulse Method
Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2002
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Electrical Engineering
Abstract
High spatial resolution satellite images are frequently used in many research areas. But there has been no research measuring image quality for an on orbit sensor. This work is the first attempt to measure the on orbit Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) for high spatial resolution imaging satellites using sharp edges and pulses as ground inputs. These two techniques were tested on imagery obtained from the IKONOS sensor on May 1 and June 30, 2000. The MTF estimates determined by both methods were consistent with the specifications outlined in the NASA Science Data Purchase for this sensor, for both the panchromatic with 1 meter Ground Sample distance (GSD) and multi-spectral bands with 4 meter GSD. The results demonstrate the potential applicability of these methods to estimating MTF for other high spatial resolution satellite sensor data.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Imaging systems -- Image quality Remote-sensing images
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
189
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Choi, Taeyoung, "IKONOS Satellite on Orbit Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Measurement Using Edge and Pulse Method" (2002). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 905.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/905