Long-range image reconstruction using measured atmospheric characterization

摘要

A method corrects a captured image and includes the steps of determining an effect of atmosphere and a distance from an image capture device (134) which is spaced relatively far from an area of interest. The method utilizes a transmission and reception device (122) to identify the effect on a transmitted and reflected signal due to the atmosphere and distance. An image of the area of interest is captured. The image is corrected based upon the effect of the distance and atmosphere on the transmitted and reflected signal. An apparatus programmed to perform the method is also disclosed. An apparatus for capturing an image from a distance is also disclosed.