title: Analysis and application of multiframe superresolution processing for conventional imaging systems and lenslet arrays.
abstract: Low-cost compact sensors for ultrasmall systems are a pressing need in many new applications. One potential solution is a shallow aspect ratio system using a lenslet array to form multiple undersampled subimages of a scene on a single focal plane array, where processing techniques then produce an upsampled restored image. We have investigated the optimization and theoretical limits of the performance of such arrays. We have built a hardware simulator and developed algorithms to process imagery similar to that of a full lenslet imaging sensor, which allowed us to quickly test optical components, algorithms, and complete system designs for future lenslet imaging systems.
authors.affiliation: 1SFA Inc., 2200 Defense Highway, Suite 405, Crofton, Maryland 21114, USA. avkanaev@ccs.nrl.navy.mil
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Kanaev
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Scribner
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Ackerman
authors.forename: E F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Fleet