3D Laser Scanner Data Collection

Abstract

The objective of the Countermine Phenomenology Program is to increase the probability of detection and reduce false alarm rates by developing an understanding of the influences of the geo-environmental conditions on relevant mine and improvised explosive device signatures for sensor modalities. This involves the development and demonstration of more robust signal processing algorithms based on geo-environmental impacts. 3D laser scanner data were collected in order to obtain the high-resolution surface geometry necessary to determine subsequent impact on emitted thermal and reflective signatures. 3D laser scanner point clouds were used in the modeling and analysis for the computational testbed. Sites selected for the generation of high-resolution surface geometry consisted of widely varying environments at nine sites in desert and temperate environments. The primary purpose of this report was to document procedures and measurements of the 3D laser scanner data and secondarily to provide a digital collection of the data so that the data may be used by other Army researchers in future research studies such as the ERDC Near Surface Phenomenology Program and other proposed 6.2 programs. The point cloud data file(s) for each site have been archived and are available for limited distribution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA471752

Entities

People

  • Jerrell R. Ballard
  • Linda P. Dove
  • M. E. Lord
  • Sam S. Jackson
  • Thomas E. Berry

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter IED
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Explosive Devices
  • False Alarms
  • Geometry
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • High Resolution
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Information Systems
  • Measurement
  • Point Clouds
  • Signal Processing
  • Target Acquisition
  • Three Dimensional
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy