A system engineering approach to imaging Introduction pt. 1. Geometric objects: chapter 1. Electromagnetic rays and waves; chapter 2. Imaging pt. 2. Image brightness and signal to noise ratio: chapter 3. Radiometry and photometry; chapter 4. Sources of optical radiation; chapter 5. Noise; chapter 6. Detector concepts and fundaments pt. 3. The optical transfer function: chapter 7. Diffraction; chapter 8. Diffraction limited imaging; chapter 9. Modulation contrast function; chapter 10. Contrast limited resolution and target acquisition; chapter 11. Noise limited resolution and target acquisition; chapter 12. Human visual system MTF and threshold contrast; chapter 13. Imaging devices pt. 4. The optical transfer functions for image motion and vibration: chapter 14. Optical transfer functions for image motion and vibration pt. 5. Imaging through the atmosphere: chapter 15. Optical properties of the atmosphere; chapter 16. Turbulence modulation transfer function; chapter 17. Aerosol modulation transfer function pt. 6. Image processing and effects on resolution: chapter 18. Image restoration; chapter 19. Effects of atmosphere blur and image restoration on target acquisition Appendix. Calculating practical aerosol MTF Solutions Index This textbook addresses imaging from the system engineering point of view examining advantages and disadvantages of imaging in various spectral regions. Focuses on imaging principles and system concepts rather than devices. Intended as a senior year undergraduate or graduate level engineering textbook. A solution manual is included