Title :
Ship and ship wake detection in the ERS SAR imagery using computer-based algorithm
Author :
Lin, I.-I. ; Kwoh, Leong Keong ; Lin, Yuan-Chung ; Khoo, Victor
Author_Institution :
Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing & Process., Nat. Univ. of Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
A computer-based algorithm for ship and ship wake detection in SAR imagery is being developed to monitor ship traffic near Singapore waters. This paper presents current progress made on the algorithm. In particular, issues on the elimination of false targets are addressed. The morphological filter, half Radon (Hough) transform, and other wake criterion tests are applied to strengthen the detecting capability
Keywords :
Hough transforms; Radon transforms; computerised monitoring; digital filters; interference suppression; mathematical morphology; radar detection; radar imaging; radar interference; ships; synthetic aperture radar; wakes; ERS SAR imagery; Hough transform; computer-based algorithm; detecting capability; false targets; half Radon transform; morphological filter; ship detection; ship traffic; ship wake detection; wake criterion tests; Computerized monitoring; Detection algorithms; Detectors; Filters; Layout; Marine vehicles; Pixel; Remote monitoring; Routing; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 1997. IGARSS '97. Remote Sensing - A Scientific Vision for Sustainable Development., 1997 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3836-7
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.1997.615824
