Pixel-Level Fuzzy-Logic Image-Processing Applied to Range-Only-Radar Signals.

Abstract

This report documents work in progress on fuzzy expert systems. Pixel-level fuzzy-logic image-processing (PIXLFLIP) uses fuzzy logic on subwindows centered on each pixel of an image to determine the processing or filtering associated with the center pixel of the subwindow. Here, the PIXLFLIP is applied to enhance range-only-radar (ROR) profiles that have been stacked to produce an image chip. Because the profiles have been aligned by previous processing, the line enhancement needs only to consider vertical lines. The fuzzy, rule-based filtering not only enhances the strong consistent signals, but also suppresses the clutter forming the background. This approach offers significant potential. Further investigation is recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326189

Entities

People

  • Paul R. Kersten

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Change Detection
  • Classification
  • Computer Science
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Expert Systems
  • Filtration
  • Fuzzy Logic
  • High Resolution
  • Image Processing
  • Logic
  • Military Research
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Recognition
  • Target Recognition

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Vision.
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.