The dynamic range of visual imagery in space

Albert J. Ahumada Jr.; Mary K. Kaiser; Jeffrey B. Mulligan

doi:10.1117/12.817184

10 February 2009 The dynamic range of visual imagery in space

Albert J. Ahumada Jr., Mary K. Kaiser, Jeffrey B. Mulligan

Proceedings Volume 7240, Human Vision and Electronic Imaging XIV; 72400M (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.817184
Event: IS&T/SPIE Electronic Imaging, 2009, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Space operations present the human visual system with a wide dynamic range of images from faint stars and starlit shadows to un-attenuated sunlight. Lunar operations near the poles will result in low sun angles, exacerbating visual problems associated with shadowing and glare. We discuss the perceptual challenges these conditions will present to the human explorers, and consider some possible mitigations and countermeasures. We also discuss the problems of simulating these conditions for realistic training.

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Albert J. Ahumada Jr., Mary K. Kaiser, and Jeffrey B. Mulligan "The dynamic range of visual imagery in space", Proc. SPIE 7240, Human Vision and Electronic Imaging XIV, 72400M (10 February 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.817184

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