History and Evolution of the Johnson Criteria.

Technical Report · Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2015

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1222446· OSTI ID:1222446

Sjaardema, Tracy A. ^[1]; Smith, Collin S. ^[1]; Birch, Gabriel Carisle ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

The Johnson Criteria metric calculates probability of detection of an object imaged by an optical system, and was created in 1958 by John Johnson. As understanding of target detection has improved, detection models have evolved to better model additional factors such as weather, scene content, and object placement. The initial Johnson Criteria, while sufficient for technology and understanding at the time, does not accurately reflect current research into target acquisition and technology. Even though current research shows a dependence on human factors, there appears to be a lack of testing and modeling of human variability.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 1222446
• Report Number(s): SAND2015--6368; 606152
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English