| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Image degradation | Military | The reduction of the inherent optimum potential of individual sensor systems caused by error in sensor operations, processing procedures or incorrect film handling. Reduction in quality caused by unavoidable factors not associated with the sensor system, i.e., atmospherics, snow, cover, etc., is not associated with the term. (references) | |
| Image Degradation | Space | Loss of resolution due to modulation transfer function defects including motion blur, nonlinear amplitude response, shading and vignetting and channel noise. It is sometimes induced by varying the line frequency and adding noise. (references) | |
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