Validating pyBSM: a Python package for modeling imaging systems

The Python Based Sensor Model (pyBSM) provides open source functions for modeling electro-optical and infrared imaging systems. In this paper, we validate pyBSM predictions against laboratory measurements. Compared quantities include modulation transfer function, photoelectron count, and signal-to-noise ratio. Experiments are explained and code is provided with the details required to recreate this study for additional camera and lens combinations.