Interactive Aids for Cartography and Photo Interpretation

Abstract

The central scientific goal of the ARPA Image-Understanding Project research program at SRI International is to investigate and develop ways in which diverse sources of knowledge may be brought to bear on the problem of interpreting images. The research is concerned with specific problems that arise in processing aerial photographs for such military applications as cartography, intelligence, weapon guidance, and targeting. A key concept is the use of a generalized digital map to guide the process of image analysis. In the present phase of our program, the primary focus is on developing a 'road expert,' whose purpose is to monitor and interpret road events in aerial imagery. The objectives, methodology, and current status of our research are described in this report. Particular technical topics include data base construction and shadow and anomaly analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 1979
Accession Number
ADA073452

Entities

People

  • G. J. Agin
  • H. G. Barrow
  • L. H. Quam
  • Martin A. Fischler
  • R. C. Bolles

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Photography
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Brightness
  • Cameras
  • Cartography
  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Vision
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Databases
  • Detection
  • Images
  • Maps
  • Military Applications
  • Object Recognition
  • Photographs

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design