Adaptive optics combined with computer post-processing for horizontal turbulent imaging

Abstract

We describe an approach that oers an almost real time image enhancement through turbulent and wavy me- dia. The approach consists in a combination of optimization-based adaptive optics with digital multi-frame post-processing. Applications in astronomical and terrestrial imaging { where the image features are initially unresolved due to loss of contrast, blur, vibrations and image wander { have been illustrated by experimental results. A new software from Flexible Optical BV is presented