Registration for Tactical Imagery: An Updated Taxonomy

Abstract

Registration is central to Image Processing problems which use Tactical Imagery. Any application, which involves comparing two or more images, requires some type of Registration algorithm. These algorithms have evolved over the years and are generally grouped into three categories: 2D, 3D, and the reasonably unusual combination of 2D/3D. An updated classification (or taxonomy) for the diverse collection of algorithms is presented here and is described in detail. Also, two new algorithms are elucidated: the terrain cube and the Hybrid registration method. Many examples are given demonstrating the usefulness of this taxonomy and algorithms. The Medical Imaging field is the source for many of these examples, as numerous algorithms have their origin there. Complementary Military Imaging examples are also presented and described in terms of relevant platforms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA457116

Entities

People

  • R. B. Backman

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Biological Sciences
  • Cameras
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Vision
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Image Processing
  • Image Registration
  • Surveillance
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Software Engineering.