Validation of a light field camera for investigation on complex plasma

Abstract

Ekoplasma is going to be the fourth-generation laboratory for the investigation of complex plasmas under microgravity conditions on the International Space Station (ISS). For the first time, particle motion is aimed to be observed three-dimensional by a light field camera under microgravity. The main features of a light field camera were explored. And a three-dimensional calibration target for the validation process was designed and approved. Overall, due to its design this target provides the same capabilities for every imaging system. It therefore is a universal device that will help to develop and classify an imaging system applicable for three dimensional plasma research on the ISS.