{"title":"A review on the developments and space applications of mid- and long-wavelength infrared detection technologies","authors":"Yuying Wang, Jindong Li, Hezhi Sun, Xiang Li","doi":"10.1631/fitee.2300218","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p>Mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) detection and long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) detection constitute the key technologies for space-based Earth observation and astronomical detection. The advanced ability of infrared (IR) detection technology to penetrate the atmosphere and identify the camouflaged targets makes it excellent for space-based remote sensing. Thus, such detectors play an essential role in detecting and tracking low-temperature and far-distance moving targets. However, due to the diverse scenarios in which space-based IR detection systems are built, the key parameters of IR technologies are subject to unique demands. We review the developments and features of MWIR and LWIR detectors with a particular focus on their applications in space-based detection. We conduct a comprehensive analysis of key performance indicators for IR detection systems, including the ground sampling distance (GSD), operation range, and noise equivalent temperature difference (NETD) among others, and their interconnections with IR detector parameters. Additionally, the influences of pixel distance, focal plane array size, and operation temperature of space-based IR remote sensing are evaluated. The development requirements and technical challenges of MWIR and LWIR detection systems are also identified to achieve high-quality space-based observation platforms.</p>","PeriodicalId":12608,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7000,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering","FirstCategoryId":"5","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1631/fitee.2300218","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) detection and long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) detection constitute the key technologies for space-based Earth observation and astronomical detection. The advanced ability of infrared (IR) detection technology to penetrate the atmosphere and identify the camouflaged targets makes it excellent for space-based remote sensing. Thus, such detectors play an essential role in detecting and tracking low-temperature and far-distance moving targets. However, due to the diverse scenarios in which space-based IR detection systems are built, the key parameters of IR technologies are subject to unique demands. We review the developments and features of MWIR and LWIR detectors with a particular focus on their applications in space-based detection. We conduct a comprehensive analysis of key performance indicators for IR detection systems, including the ground sampling distance (GSD), operation range, and noise equivalent temperature difference (NETD) among others, and their interconnections with IR detector parameters. Additionally, the influences of pixel distance, focal plane array size, and operation temperature of space-based IR remote sensing are evaluated. The development requirements and technical challenges of MWIR and LWIR detection systems are also identified to achieve high-quality space-based observation platforms.
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Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering (ISSN 2095-9184, monthly), formerly known as Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE C (Computers & Electronics) (2010-2014), is an international peer-reviewed journal launched by Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) and Zhejiang University, co-published by Springer & Zhejiang University Press. FITEE is aimed to publish the latest implementation of applications, principles, and algorithms in the broad area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, including but not limited to Computer Science, Information Sciences, Control, Automation, Telecommunications. There are different types of articles for your choice, including research articles, review articles, science letters, perspective, new technical notes and methods, etc.