Trading spatial resolution for improved accuracy when using detection algorithms on remote sensing imagery

Shengxin Qian, Sravya Chelikani, Patrick Wang, Leslie M. Collins, Kyle Bradbury, Jordan M. Malof

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Abstract

In this work, we consider the problem of detecting target objects in remote sensing imagery; such as detecting rooftops, trees, or cars in color/hyperspectral imagery. Many detection algorithms for this problem work by assigning a decision statistic (or 'confidence') to all, or a subset, of spatial locations in the data. A threshold is then applied to the statistics to identify detections. The detection theory underpinning this general approach assumes that a yes/no decision must be made, individually, for each location. In some applications, however, the precise location of the detected objects may be less important than knowing how many total objects there are. In this work we propose two methods that can permit a generic detection algorithm to gradually lower the spatial certainty, or resolution, of its detections in order to improve the accuracy of the overall number of detected objects. We validate the proposed methods on a controlled synthetic dataset as well as a real dataset from previously published work on solar photovoltaic array detection in color aerial imagery.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Cooperation for Global Awareness, IGARSS 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3716-3719
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509049516
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2017
Event37th Annual IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2017 - Fort Worth, United States
Duration: Jul 23 2017Jul 28 2017

Publication series

NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Volume2017-July

Conference

Conference37th Annual IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFort Worth
Period07/23/1707/28/17

Keywords

  • Detection
  • Estimation
  • Object recognition
  • Remote sensing
  • Satellite imagery
  • Solar panels

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