Perceptual Optimization of Fused 3D Color Night Vision
Abstract
This report results from a contract tasking TNO Human Factors Institute as follows: The contractor will analyze low-light visible, uncooled long-wave infrared, and laser radar imagery showing vehicles and men deployed in military relevant nighttime scenarios, both in the open and in the trees, during nighttime conditions. The contractor will perform assess the relevant features in multiple image modalities. An optimal image fusion scheme will then be developed which combines the relevant features in a single stereo image. Observer studies will be designed to reveal the distinguishing characteristics of the targets of interest in each of the following image dimensions: 2D Individual image modalities (visible vs. thermal vs. 2D fused); 3D viewing of geometry only vs. 3D viewing with image/fused textures; 3D viewing of point data vs. surface rendering; static vs dynamic 3D scenes (motion pathways, structure from motion); advantage of viewing in stereo with/without 3D manipulation; resolution (pixels on target) reduction; obscuration (natural foliage or systematic deletion of data).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 05, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA408481
Entities
People
- Alex Toet