resolution

resolution
i. The expression of the fineness of detail that can be recorded by a lens or an emulsion.
ii. The capability of an optical or radar system to distinguish between two objects closely adjacent and display them as separate images. The resolution can be in terms of range or azimuth. The size of the object is not the determining factor but their lateral and/or azimuthal separation. See radar resolution.
iii. A measurement of the smallest detail that can be distinguished by a sensor system under specific conditions.
iv. The measure of the ability of a lens photographic system to distinguish detail under certain specific conditions. The measure of this ability is normally expressed in lines per millimeter or angular resolution. It equates to the shortest distance between two points that allows distinct identification of both points.
v. For raster applications, the resolution is the number of pixels per unit distance or size of a pixel.

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