Use of Joint Transform Optical Correlators for Precision Image Registration

摘要

This report contains a survey of the operation and properties of various types ofjoint transform correlators, as a precursor to their consideration as the central component in analogue optical precision image registration systems. The exact meaning of the term 'precision image registration' is articulated. An appraisal of various optical techniques of image rotation is undertaken. These investigations lead to an objective assessment of the feasibility of conducting precision image registration by suitably enhanced joint transform correlators. Qualitative comparison between analogue optical and digital electronic techniques of precision image registration, favors the latter as the methodology for a practical system.