In this section  basic information necessary to understand testing, evaluation and simulation of modern electro-optical systems is presented.  

1. Fundamentals of electro-optical technology technology

• Terminology

• Quantities and units

• Basic laws 

• Radiant properties of materials 

• Transmission of optical radiation in atmosphere

• Source/receiver calculations

2. Review of infrared systems

• Division of electro-optical imaging  systems

• Image intensifier systems

• Visible imaging cameras (CCD/CMOS/ICCD/CCTV cameras)

• Thermal imaging systems

• Non-contact thermometers

• Infrared radiometers 

3. Evaluation of uncertainty of measurement results