Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.). Image Processing Laboratory.

The Optical Image Enhancement Feasibility Study was conducted by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for the U.S. Air Force, Western States Missile Command (WSMC), Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB). The purpose of the study was to assess optical data limitations, provide additional optical enhancement capabilities for future programs, and determine the feasibility of image enhancement techniques for future applications. JPL converted videotape from VAFB containing an assortment of different visual image trackint types to a digital format, then to a photographic negative. JPL selected various approaches that provided maximum improvement in interpretation and feature discrimination of the image subject.