Analysis of 320X240 uncooled microbolometer focal plane array ...

33processing module by a scan converter. To optimize the sensor's performance, array biasand clock levels are individually programmed. The specific timing requirement and thesize of the array can be adjusted by programming the timing generator and input buffers.Focal Plane Array AmpiirlersFigure 3.1 UFPA interface board block diagram.The majority of the sensor functions are performed by the video processingmodule. The tasks include image processing functions of "equalization", or nonuniformitycorrection, and scaling the dynamic range of the detector to the temperaturespan of interest. The user interface for measurement modes, temperature spans andranges, setup menus, colorization, zoom and cursor control is provided by the videoprocessing board also. Mass storage functions on a PCMCIA card as well as a commonfile format are available for storing and retrieving digitized images into the sensor. Forcommunications protocol, a standard remote control interface to the sensor is maintained.