System and method for electronic stabilization for second generation forward looking infrared systems

An image stabilization system comprising:

• an image sampling circuit mounted on a platform for sampling an image in response to timing control signals and outputting a plurality of imaging signals in response thereto;
• an azimuth resolver for detecting vibration of said platform and providing a signal in response thereto;
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• a microprocessor responsive to said resolver for adjusting said timing control signals to cause said image sampling circuit to sample said image and thereby compensate for an effect of vibration on said imaging signals, said microprocessor including software for compensating for vibration which causes compressed images.

An image stabilization system comprising:

• first means mounted on a platform for sampling an image in response to timing control signals and outputting a plurality of imaging signals in response thereto;
• second means for detecting vibration of said platform and providing a signal in response thereto;
• and
• third means responsive to said second means for adjusting said timing control signals to cause said first means to sample said image and thereby compensate for an effect of vibration on said imaging signals, said third means including means for compensating for vibration which causes compression and expansion within a field of imagery.

An image stabilization system comprising:

• an image sampling circuit mounted on a platform for sampling an image in response to timing control signals and outputting a plurality of imaging signals in response thereto;
• an azimuth resolver for detecting vibration of said platform and providing a signal in response thereto;
• and
• a microprocessor responsive to said resolver for adjusting said timing control signals to cause said image sampling circuit to sample said image and thereby compensate for an effect of vibration on said imaging signals, said microprocessor including software for compensating for vibration which causes compression and expansion within a field of imagery.