Design and Utilization of an Infrared Data Base for an Advanced Image Interpretation Facility
Abstract
A reference information data base for use in an advanced image interpretation facility was designed. The data base utilized three types of organization. Two types of organization utilized primarily representative infrared imagery examples. One type presented views of several targets under one set of acquisition parameters, while the second type presented views of one target type under all of the acquisition conditions. The third type of organization utilized primarily textual information. An indexing scheme and retrieval methodology were devised. The experimental data base, with associated software, was utilized to subject developed concepts to empirical test. One test was designed to ascertain if structured exposure to the data base would increase interpreter proficiency while another test was designed to study the efficiency of such a data base as an aid during interpretation. It was found that the request formats used on the CRT computer interface could be efficiently utilized with little training. The information presented on the slides in the data base could be easily utilized for training and as reference keys. Structured exposure to the data base in training sessions served to increase the participants' proficiency in identification, at the category level. However, no difference were found in performance between the two organizations of the imagery in the data base.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA107529
Entities
People
- Albert E. Brahosky
- Marshall A. Narva
- Robert T. Root
- Thomas E. Ray
Organizations
- HRB Systems