Image Processing for LADAR Automatic Target Recognition

Abstract

In this paper we present a novel synthesis of image processing algorithms which enable high performance in an ATR system for ladar seekers. Ladar data presents both unique capabilities and problems for image processing. We will discuss unique approaches to incorporate the three dimensional nature of the data, while handling range dropouts and the ground plane background in a manner that allows for robust ATR performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA386513

Entities

People

  • Alan Van Nevel
  • Charles Kenney
  • Larry Peterson

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Computer Vision
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • False Alarms
  • Group Processes (Social Psychology)
  • Image Processing
  • Image Segmentation
  • Laser Radar
  • Laser Sensors
  • Light Sources
  • Peer Groups
  • Recognition
  • Systems Engineering
  • Target Recognition
  • Three Dimensional
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Graph Algorithms and Convex Optimization.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.