I present a sample based color transfer method that gives nightvision imagery a realistic color appearance. The method is specific for different... » More

I present a sample based color transfer method that gives nightvision imagery a realistic color appearance. The method is specific for different types of materials in a scene and can easily be adapted for the intended operating theatre and the task at hand. Because of its simplicity the method is highly suitable for real-time implementations. In this presentation I will show some nighttime movies that have been registered with prototype camera systems that apply the new color mapping technique. These examples will show the benefits of fusing images from different spectral bands and will illustrate the advantages of adding realistic colors. Finally, I will discuss some recent observer experiments that show that observers can perceive the same amount of detail with the same precision in color fused nightvision imagery as in natural daylight imagery, in contrast to the degraded perception of standard nightvision imagery.

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