A model-based approach for detection of objects in low resolution passive millimeter wave images

By: Nasa, National Aeronautics and Space Adm

A model-based vision system to assist the pilots in landing maneuvers under restricted visibility conditions is described. The system was designed to analyze image sequences obtained from a Passive Millimeter Wave (PMMW) imaging system mounted on the aircraft to delineate runways/taxiways, buildings, and other objects on or near runways. PMMW sensors have good response in a foggy atmosphere, but their spatial resolution is very low. However, additional data such as airport model and approximate position and orientation of aircraft are available. These data are exploited to guide our model-based system to locate objects in the low resolution image and generate warning signals to alert the pilots. Also analytical expressions were derived from the accuracy of the camera position estimate obtained by detecting the position of known objects in the image. Kasturi, Rangachar and Tang, Yuan-Liang and Devadiga, Sadashiva Unspecified Center NAG1-1371...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1729133827
• ISBN13: 9781729133828
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"