Wavelet-based Image deconvolution for Wide Field CCD Imagery

We show how a wavelet-based image adaptive deconvolution algorithm can provide significant improvements in the analysis of wide-field CCD images. To illustrate it, we apply our deconvolution protocol to a set of images from a Baker-Nunn telescope. This f/1 instrument has an outstanding field of view...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Merino, M.T., Fors Aldrich, Octavi, Otazu Porter, Xavier, Cardinal, Robert D., Núñez de Murga, Jorge, 1955-, Hildebrand, A.R.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2006
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:2445/207632
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/207632
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Processament d'imatges
Astronomia
Telescopis espacials
Image processing
Astronomy
Space telescopes
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Sumario:We show how a wavelet-based image adaptive deconvolution algorithm can provide significant improvements in the analysis of wide-field CCD images. To illustrate it, we apply our deconvolution protocol to a set of images from a Baker-Nunn telescope. This f/1 instrument has an outstanding field of view of 4.4°x4.4° with high optical quality offering unique properties to study our deconvolution process and results. In particular, we obtain an estimated gain in limiting magnitude of ΔR∼0.6 mag and in limiting resolution of Δρ∼3.9 arcsec. These results increase the number of targets and the efficiency of the underlying scientific project.