Wavelet-Based Signal and Image Processing for Target Recognition

Abstract

For the initial year of the project new wavelet based signal and image processing algorithms were developed, specifically directed towards usefulness in target recognition applications. Classical spatial and frequency domain image processing algorithms were generalized to process discrete wavelet transform (DWT) data. Results include adaptation of classical filtering, smoothing and interpolation techniques to DWT. From 2003 the research direction changed, in keeping with changes in the direction of ONR's Probability and Statistics Program. A sabbatical leave was devoted to broadening the P.I.'s expertise in aspects of Pattern Recognition. Research was also done on-site at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, Virginia, where collaborations were formed with NSWC scientists. These resulted, inter alia, in the development of a new tracking algorithm for laser guided weapons. While at NSWC, the P.I. presented tutorial courses and seminars to NSWC scientists. The grant supported 4 graduate students who performed software development and theoretical derivations. During the grant period, 8 peer-reviewed papers were published.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA430988

Entities

People

  • Barry G. Sherlock

Organizations

  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Guided Weapons
  • Image Processing
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Laser Guided Weapons
  • Mathematics
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Probability
  • Recognition
  • Signal Processing
  • Software Development
  • Statistics
  • Surface Warfare
  • Target Recognition
  • Wavelet Transforms

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Directed Energy