Performing electronic imaging detection based on a multi-functional weather environment simulation system

In this paper, the design and structure of a multi-functional weather environment simulation system for evaluating imaging detection is introduced. The system can be used to simulate common weather conditions such as rain, fog, and air flow and temperature variance, in a small spatial size, which covers a large spectral range from the visible to infrared band of 0.4 mu m similar to 14 mu m. The key effects of various weather factors of affecting electronic imaging detection can be conveniently explored. Firstly, the overall system is designed, and then the main parameters are selected according to specific weather requirements. The main function and the accuracy requirement of each component in the system are determined. Through some processing methods such as turning and punching sheet metal, each functioned part of the system is designed and made and assembled. The function of the whole system is debugged. The liquid-crystal based plenoptic camera and the imaging system in the visible range are used to build the experimental platform. The experimental results show that the acquired simulation system already achieves the design aim, and thus can be easily used to explore the impact of complex weather factors on imaging detection.