What is the difference between MTF and SFR?
The relative contrast at a given spatial frequency (output contrast/input contrast) is called the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) or Spatial Frequency Response (SFR). Contrast decreases at high spatial frequencies. The modulation of the sine pattern (which consists of pure frequencies) is used to calculate MTF.
What is MTF and PSF?
A point spread function (PSF) or modulation transfer function (MTF) is a measure of how well focused a satellite imaging sensor is. The MTF is simply the normalized Fourier Transform of the PSF. Therefore, when one function is obtained, so is the other. In general, both the PSF and MTF are functions of two dimensions.
What is the MTF value of a perfect imaging system?
A perfect imaging system (i.e., one with no aberrations) without diffraction effects (which is physically impossible) would have an MTF equal to one for all spatial frequencies.
What is a Nyquist frequency MTF?
The Nyquist frequency always corresponds to 0.5 cycles per pixel (two pixels per one white and one black line). Obviously it is the frequency, higher of which it is useless to consider the response. The spatial frequency by the contrast 0.5 is individually singled out and this value is called MTF50.
What is spatial frequency response?
Spatial frequency response (SFR) is a multi-valued metric that measures contrast loss as a function of spatial frequency. Generally, contrast decreases as a function of spatial frequency to a level where detail is no longer visually resolved. This limiting frequency value is the resolution of the camera.
How do you test for MTF?
The most direct test of MTF is to use an object that consists of a pattern having a single spatial frequency, imaged by the Lens under Test. The operator measures the contrast of the image directly. This is a discrete- or single-frequency measurement.
How is MTF defined?
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How is MTF measured?
Why is spatial frequency important?
Spatial frequency describes the periodic distributions of light and dark in an image. High spatial frequencies correspond to features such as sharp edges and fine details, whereas low spatial frequencies correspond to features such as global shape.
What is temporal and spatial frequency?
The spatial frequency refers to how many complete periods the signal goes through for a given unit of distance (eg. cylcles/m) while the temporal frequency refers to how many complete periods the signal goes through for a given unit of time (eg. cyles/s or Hz).
What is MTF camera?
Modulation Transfer Function or “MTF” is a measurement of the optical performance potential of a lens. MTF charts can give you a better understanding of the optical quality of various NIKKOR lenses, and can be useful references when researching, comparing and purchasing a lens.