Stray light (flare) documentation pages
Introduction: Intro to stray light testing and normalized stray light | Outputs from Imatest stray light analysis | History
Background: Examples of stray light | Root Causes | Test overview | Test factors | Test Considerations | Glossary
Calculations: Metric image calculations | Normalization methods | Light source mask methods | Summary Metrics | Analysis Channels
Instructions: High-level Imatest analysis instructions (Master and IT) | Computing normalized stray light with Imatest | Motorized Gimbal instructions
Settings: Settings list and INI keys/values | Standards and Recommendations | Configuration file input
Stray Light Metrics
| Name | Calculation | Data Transform | Normalization | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imatest Recommended (New User) | Transmission | Linear | None | |
| Imatest Recommended (Advanced User) | Transmission | Linear | Direct Reference Image | |
| IEEE P2020 Pre-Release Flare Attenuation | Attenuation | Power Decibels | Lambertian Reference Image | |
| Point Source Rejection Ratio (PSRR) | Transmission | Linear | Direct Reference Image |