A two-dimensional near-infrared tracking system
Abstract
Video tracking systems face the problem of discriminating between a target in space and the earth in the background. The visual tracking system described in this paper uses the near-infrared to take advantage of differences in spectral reflectance between the target and the earth in the background to enhance amplitude differences, simplifying the detection process. The real-time visual tracking system is microprocessor controlled, light weight, and low-power.
- Publication:
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IN: Space tech; Proceedings of the Conference and Exposition
- Pub Date:
- 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985spte.proc....3W
- Keywords:
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- Infrared Tracking;
- Near Infrared Radiation;
- Optical Tracking;
- Space Commercialization;
- Spacecraft Equipment;
- Spectral Reflectance;
- Target Recognition;
- Video Equipment;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking