Mr. Kenneth J. Jerkatis Profile

Kenneth J. Jerkatis

Optical Systems Engineer at KBR

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Program Committee | Author

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 May 2007

Enhancing the resolution of spectral images from the Advanced Electro-Optical System Spectral Imaging Sensor

Travis Blake, Stephen Cain, Matthew Goda, Kenneth Jerkatis

OE, Vol. 46, Issue 05, 057001, (May 2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2741281

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Reconstruction algorithms, Spectral resolution, Electro optical modeling, Data modeling, Image resolution, Algorithm development, Adaptive optics, Resolution enhancement technologies, Mercury

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2006 Paper

Spectral image improvement analysis of the model-based spectral imaging reconstruction algorithm

Travis Blake, Matthew Goda, Stephen Cain, Kenneth Jerkatis

Proceedings Volume 6307, 630706 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.679059

KEYWORDS: Spectral resolution, Reconstruction algorithms, Sensors, Optical filters, Image filtering, Visible radiation, Algorithm development, Model-based design, Image sensors, Spectral models

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Previous papers introduced a method for simultaneously improving the spatial and spectral resolution of spectral images by developing a model of the spectral sensor and using this model in a statistical minimization algorithm. This paper expands on the Model-Based Spectral Image Reconstruction (MBSIR) algorithm by analyzing the lower bounds on the algorithm's performance. While the MBSIR algorithm improves both spatial and spectral resolution, just the spectral bounds will be analyzed in this paper. This is a valid approach since the functions describing the spatial and spectral blurring are separable. Two lower bounds will be analyzed. The first is the lower bound on spectral resolution and the second is on the spectral accuracy. The spectral resolution lower bound analyzes the improvement the MBSIR algorithm can achieve in resolving two closely spaced spectral features. The spectral accuracy lower bound analyzes the ability of the MBSIR algorithm to reconstruct a spectral feature at the correct location. The sensor model used for this analysis is the AEOS Spectral Imaging Sensor (ASIS). ASIS is located at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex (MSSC) and is used to collect spectral images of space objects. Since all of the objects that ASIS images are non-stationary, the bounds can be used to determine a filter sampling that balances imaging time and image enhancement through the development of a Spectral Reconstruction Capability Metric (SRCM). The SRCM is important for the operation of ASIS. ASIS collects one spectral image at a time to create the spectral image cube. Since ASIS is intended to image space objects that are in orbit, delays in collecting the entire spectral image cube could result in an orientation change in the object. The orientation change could prevent the MBSIR algorithm from working on the data. The SRCM provides a method for determining the optical collection parameters to minimize object motion while maintain algorithm performance. The SRCM also allows for a way to compare different parameters to determine the spectral imaging sensor design that best take advantage of the MBSIR algorithm.

Proceedings Article | 4 May 2006 Paper

Enhancing the resolution of spectral images

Travis Blake, Matthew Goda, Stephen Cain, Kenneth Jerkatis

Proceedings Volume 6233, 623309 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.664903

KEYWORDS: Algorithm development, Sensors, Spectral resolution, Imaging spectroscopy, Reconstruction algorithms, Image sensors, Deconvolution, Computer simulations, Solids, Spectral models

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 2005 Paper

Spectral image deconvolution using sensor models

Travis Blake, Stephen Cain, Matthew Goda, Kenneth Jerkatis

Proceedings Volume 5896, 589606 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.613645

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Image sensors, Algorithm development, Imaging spectroscopy, Stars, Adaptive optics, Space telescopes, Image filtering, Electro optical modeling, Optical filters

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Conference Committee Involvement (11)

Unconventional Imaging, Sensing, and Adaptive Optics 2025

3 August 2025 | San Diego, California, United States

Unconventional Imaging, Sensing, and Adaptive Optics 2024

19 August 2024 | San Diego, California, United States

Unconventional Imaging, Sensing, and Adaptive Optics 2023

21 August 2023 | San Diego, California, United States

Unconventional Imaging and Adaptive Optics 2022

23 August 2022 | San Diego, California, United States

Unconventional Imaging and Adaptive Optics 2021

3 August 2021 | San Diego, California, United States

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