Dr. Charles L. Matson Profile

Dr. Charles L. Matson

at Air Force Research Lab

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Publications (38)

Proceedings Article | 12 October 2010 Paper

The impact of low signal-to-noise ratio values on the achievability of Cramér-Rao lower bounds with multi-frame blind deconvolution algorithms

Charles Matson, Michael Flanagan, R. Vincent

Proceedings Volume 7828, 78280M (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.864330

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Point spread functions, Statistical analysis, Deconvolution, Reconstruction algorithms, Inverse problems, Ions, Atmospheric turbulence, Image analysis, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 9 October 2008 Paper

A comparison of multi-frame blind deconvolution and speckle imaging energy spectrum signal-to-noise ratios

Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 7108, 71080N (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.801240

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Point spread functions, Spatial frequencies, Photons, Deconvolution, Speckle imaging, Telescopes, Solids, Analytical research, Image analysis

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2006 Paper

Parallelization of a blind deconvolution algorithm

Charles Matson, Kathy Borelli

Proceedings Volume 6394, 63940G (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.680843

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Deconvolution, Data communications, Fourier transforms, Data processing, Parallel processing, Algorithms, Transform theory, Computer hardware, Image analysis

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2006 Paper

Cramér-Rao lower bounds for support-constrained and pixel-based multiframe blind deconvolution

Charles Matson, Alim Haji

Proceedings Volume 6365, 636503 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.688405

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Deconvolution, Reconstruction algorithms, Imaging systems, Charge-coupled devices, Linear filtering, Composites, Inverse problems, Atmospheric turbulence, Spatial frequencies

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 2006 Paper

Using mean-squared error to assess visual image quality

Charles Beckner, Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 6313, 63130E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.682154

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Image quality, Visualization, Image visualization, Filtering (signal processing), Point spread functions, Electronic filtering, Image filtering, Information visualization, Spatial frequencies

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Proceedings Article | 22 October 2004 Paper

Primary and secondary superresolution: degrees of freedom versus Fourier extrapolation

Charles Matson, David Tyler

Proceedings Volume 5562, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.555938

KEYWORDS: Super resolution, Signal to noise ratio, Analytical research, Fourier transforms, Interference (communication), Resolution enhancement technologies, Point spread functions, Spatial frequencies, Reconstruction algorithms, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 22 October 2004 Paper

Fundamental limits to noise reduction in images using support: benefits from deconvolution

Charles Matson, Charles Beckner, Kathy Schulze

Proceedings Volume 5562, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.555937

KEYWORDS: Deconvolution, Denoising, Point spread functions, Charge-coupled devices, Reconstruction algorithms, Algorithm development, Image restoration, Fourier transforms, Satellites, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 23 December 2002 Paper

Multiframe blind deconvolution and bispectrum processing of atmospherically degraded data: a comparison

Charles Matson, Kathy Schulze, Paul Billings, David Tyler

Proceedings Volume 4792, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.451796

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Point spread functions, Spatial frequencies, Signal to noise ratio, Computer simulations, Error analysis, Optical transfer functions, Deconvolution, Image quality, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 27 December 2001 Paper

Imaging through turbid media: post processing using blind deconvolution

Stuart Jefferies, Kathy Schulze, Charles Matson, E. Keith Hege, Kurt Stoltenberg

Proceedings Volume 4490, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.455436

KEYWORDS: Point spread functions, Deconvolution, Detection and tracking algorithms, Optical transfer functions, Biomedical optics, Light scattering, Image processing, Diffusion, Scattering, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 31 January 2001 Paper

Simulation of imaging of space-based objects through cirrus clouds

Barbara Landesman, Peter Kindilien, Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 4167, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.413828

KEYWORDS: Clouds, Wavefronts, Wave propagation, Atmospheric propagation, Receivers, Ray tracing, Crystals, Monte Carlo methods, Speckle, Turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 17 November 2000 Paper

Modulation transfer function through multiple realizations of a cirrus cloud model

Barbara Landesman, Peter Kindilien, Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 4125, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.409297

KEYWORDS: Clouds, Modulation transfer functions, Wavefronts, Optical transfer functions, 3D modeling, Crystals, Wave propagation, Ray tracing, Monte Carlo methods, Statistical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 10 December 1999 Paper

Imaging and localization in turbid media

Charles Matson, Hanli Liu, Barbara Landesman, Ryan Christopher

Proceedings Volume 3866, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.371336

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Data modeling, Algorithm development, Image quality, Computer simulations, Image restoration, Scattering, Image resolution, Modulation, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 10 December 1999 Paper

Wavefront propagation and imaging through cirrus clouds

Barbara Landesman, Peter Kindilien, Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 3866, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.371334

KEYWORDS: Clouds, Wavefronts, Wave propagation, Ray tracing, Modulation transfer functions, Receivers, Stars, Crystals, Atmospheric propagation, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 1999 Paper

Reflective tomography for imaging satellites: experimental results

James Lasche, Charles Matson, Stephen Ford, Weldon Thweatt, Kenneth Rowland, Vincent Benham

Proceedings Volume 3815, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.364127

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Tomography, Heterodyning, Wavefronts, Satellites, LIDAR, Oscillators, Reflectivity, Image restoration, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 1999 Paper

Projection registration in reflective tomography

Stephen Ford, Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 3815, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.364128

KEYWORDS: Tomography, Satellites, Reconstruction algorithms, Image restoration, LIDAR, Phase retrieval, Reflectivity, Ultrasound reflection tomography, Satellite imaging, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 7 December 1998 Paper

Ray trace analysis of the interaction between coherent illumination and cirrus clouds

Barbara Landesman, Peter Kindilien, Charles Matson, Debora Mosley

Proceedings Volume 3494, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.332403

KEYWORDS: Clouds, Particles, Crystals, Ray tracing, Light scattering, Wavefronts, Optical simulations, Scattering, Geometrical optics, Crystallography

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Proceedings Article | 3 November 1998 Paper

Simulation of imaging in the presence of cirrus clouds

Barbara Landesman, Peter Kindilien, Charles Matson, Thomas Caudill

Proceedings Volume 3433, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.330221

KEYWORDS: Clouds, Particles, Crystals, Polarization, Atmospheric particles, Wavefronts, Ray tracing, Atmospheric propagation, Laser scattering, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 1998 Paper

Applications of the HI-CLASS (high-performance CO2 laser radar surveillance sensor) laser system for active imaging of space objects

Debora Mosley, Charles Matson, Stanley Czyzak

Proceedings Volume 3380, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.327197

KEYWORDS: LIDAR, Satellites, Telescopes, Imaging systems, Transmitters, Signal detection, Satellite imaging, Space telescopes, Receivers, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 15 January 1998 Paper

Satellite feature reconstruction using reflective tomography: field results

Charles Matson, Donald Holland, Diego Pierrottet, Donald Ruffatto, Stanley Czyzak, Debora Mosley

Proceedings Volume 3219, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.298050

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Reflectivity, Tomography, Imaging systems, Surveillance, Heterodyning, LIDAR, Laser systems engineering, Radar imaging, Satellite imaging

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Proceedings Article | 22 December 1997 Paper

Positivity and support: a comparison

Charles Matson, David Tyler

Proceedings Volume 3217, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.295603

KEYWORDS: Computer simulations, Denoising, Image quality, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 6 August 1997 Paper

Active imaging of space objects using the HI-CLASS (high-performance CO2 ladar surveillance sensor) laser system

Debora Mosley, Charles Matson, Stanley Czyzak

Proceedings Volume 3065, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.281036

KEYWORDS: Satellites, LIDAR, Imaging systems, Carbon dioxide lasers, Telescopes, Doppler effect, Signal detection, Transmitters, Receivers, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 15 December 1995 Paper

Heterodyne laser radar for space-object imaging: results from recent field experiments

Charles Matson, Donald Holland, Stanley Czyzak, Diego Pierrottet, Donald Ruffatto

Proceedings Volume 2580, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.228490

KEYWORDS: Satellites, LIDAR, Heterodyning, Image quality, Speckle, Tomography, Radar imaging, Imaging systems, Oscillators, Retroreflectors

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 1995

Reflective tomography using a short-pulselength laser: system analysis for artificial satellite imaging

Charles Matson, Eric Magee, Donald Holland

OE, Vol. 34, Issue 09, (September 1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.210758

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Tomography, LIDAR, Reflectivity, Sensors, Image restoration, Imaging systems, Satellite imaging, Target detection, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 1995 Paper

Tomographic satellite image reconstruction using ladar E-field or intensity projections: computer simulation results

Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 2566, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.217371

KEYWORDS: Satellites, LIDAR, Image restoration, Tomography, Image quality, Synthetic aperture radar, Satellite imaging, Computer simulations, Reflectivity, Earth observing sensors

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 1995 Paper

Laboratory validation of heterodyne laser radar signal-to-noise expressions for intensity projection generation and image reconstruction

Charles Matson, James Boger

Proceedings Volume 2562, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.216954

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Heterodyning, Cameras, Oscillators, LIDAR, Image quality, Image restoration, Imaging systems, Tomography, Pulsed laser operation

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 1995 Paper

Short pulselength heterodyne laser radar reflective tomography: projection generation and signal-to-noise ratios

Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 2562, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.216956

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Signal detection, Sensors, LIDAR, Oscillators, Reflectivity, Speckle, Photodetectors, Heterodyning, Tomography

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Proceedings Article | 30 December 1994 Paper

Role of positivity for error reduction in images

Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 2315, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.196775

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Denoising, Fourier transforms, Computer simulations, Algorithms, Image analysis, Algorithm development, Charge-coupled devices, Error analysis, Interference (communication)

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 1994

Error reduction in images using high-quality prior knowledge

Charles Matson

OE, Vol. 33, Issue 10, (October 1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.181246

KEYWORDS: Denoising, Computer simulations, Signal to noise ratio, Optical engineering, Binary data, Fourier transforms, Spatial frequencies, Algorithms, Deconvolution, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 1994 Paper

Comparison of techniques for image reconstruction using reflective tomography

Eric Magee, Charles Matson, David Stone

Proceedings Volume 2302, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.188060

KEYWORDS: Tomography, Reflectivity, Reconstruction algorithms, Speckle, Image restoration, Detection and tracking algorithms, LIDAR, Convolution, Laser systems engineering, Stars

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 1994 Paper

Noise reduction in images using prior knowledge as a constraint

Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 2302, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.188063

KEYWORDS: Denoising, Computer simulations, Fourier transforms, Image restoration, Signal to noise ratio, Binary data, Image quality, Spatial frequencies, Deconvolution, Super resolution

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Proceedings Article | 30 September 1994 Paper

Reflective tomography for space object imaging using a short-pulselength laser

Charles Matson, Eric Magee, David Stone

Proceedings Volume 2302, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.188058

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Tomography, LIDAR, Signal to noise ratio, Image restoration, Reflectivity, Satellite imaging, Ferroelectric LCDs, Laser systems engineering, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1994 Paper

Noise reduction in adaptive optics imagery with the use of support constraints

Charles Matson, Michael Roggemann

Proceedings Volume 2198, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176695

KEYWORDS: Reconstruction algorithms, Super resolution, Telescopes, Adaptive optics, Deconvolution, Denoising, Computer simulations, Satellites, Signal to noise ratio, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 9 November 1993 Paper

Variance reduction in Fourier spectra and their corresponding images via support constraints

Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 2029, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.162015

KEYWORDS: Fourier transforms, Spatial frequencies, Image restoration, Algorithms, Denoising, Super resolution, Radon, Signal to noise ratio, Image quality, Quality measurement

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 1993

Speckle imaging detector optimization and comparison

David Tyler, Charles Matson

OE, Vol. 32, Issue 04, (April 1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.61195

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Visualization, CCD image sensors, Photons, Telescopes, Speckle imaging, Speckle, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 29 December 1992 Paper

Fourier spectrum extrapolation and enhancement using support constraints

Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 1767, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139037

KEYWORDS: Super resolution, Signal to noise ratio, Computer simulations, Fourier transforms, Spatial frequencies, Point spread functions, Stars, Inverse problems, Scattering, Deconvolution

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Proceedings Article | 1 December 1991 Paper

Performance of a parallel bispectrum estimation code

Edward Carmona, Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 1566, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.49835

KEYWORDS: Signal processing, Computer architecture, Image processing, Parallel computing, Computer simulations, Fourier transforms, Data processing, Bismuth, Astronomy, Atmospheric modeling

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Proceedings Article | 1 December 1991 Paper

Partially compensated speckle imaging: Fourier phase spectrum estimation

Michael Roggemann, Charles Matson

Proceedings Volume 1542, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48831

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Signal to noise ratio, Image processing, Adaptive optics, Speckle imaging, Telescopes, Image quality, Atmospheric optics, Error analysis, Atmospheric turbulence

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