Modeling of imaging property in optical system of aerial imaging by retro-reflection (AIRR).

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Title: Modeling of imaging property in optical system of aerial imaging by retro-reflection (AIRR).
Authors: Ashimine, Katsunari1,2 (AUTHOR), Suyama, Shiro2 (AUTHOR), Yamamoto, Hirotsugu2 (AUTHOR) hirotsugu@yamamotolab.science
Source: Optical Review. Apr2026, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p314-320. 7p.
Subjects: Optical reflection, Optical diffraction, Optical instruments, Optical measurements, Aerial photography, Wavelength measurement, Imaging systems
Abstract: This paper proposes a simple method for predicting the line‑spread of an aerial imaging optical system using the aerial imaging by retro-reflection (AIRR) technique. The approach involves fitting test chart data in red, green, and blue, using two retro-reflector sizes, to construct an optical model. Analysis reveals that diffraction effects intensify with decreasing retro-reflector size and increasing wavelength. This technique enables estimation of optical spread characteristics without reliance on large-scale simulations of array-based systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This paper proposes a simple method for predicting the line‑spread of an aerial imaging optical system using the aerial imaging by retro-reflection (AIRR) technique. The approach involves fitting test chart data in red, green, and blue, using two retro-reflector sizes, to construct an optical model. Analysis reveals that diffraction effects intensify with decreasing retro-reflector size and increasing wavelength. This technique enables estimation of optical spread characteristics without reliance on large-scale simulations of array-based systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:13406000
DOI:10.1007/s10043-026-01034-w