Multispectral characterization of tower visibility in VIS, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR bands from a ground-vehicle

M. Martino, L. Zhang, J. Mares, A. Irwin, O. Fylypiv, E. Kang, R. Driggers, C. K. Renshaw

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Abstract

Computer vision has become crucial to autonomous systems, helping them navigate complex environments. Combining this with geospatial data further provides capability to geolocate the system when GPS is not available or trusted. A test bed was built to characterize the visibility of radio and cellular towers from a ground-vehicle across all atmospheric transmission bands. These targets are exemplary features because of their visibility over long distances and surveyed geolocation. Contrast measurements of targets were characterized and compared in each spectral window under different environmental conditions. Utilizing human perception to build NVIPM models provided predictable range performance for each band.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInfrared Imaging Systems
Subtitle of host publicationDesign, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXXV
EditorsDavid P. Haefner, Gerald C. Holst
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510674080
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
EventInfrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXXV 2024 - National Harbor, United States
Duration: Apr 23 2024Apr 25 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13045
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceInfrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXXV 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNational Harbor
Period4/23/244/25/24

Keywords

  • Infrared Imaging
  • LWIR
  • MWIR
  • SWIR
  • VIS
  • Vision-based Navigation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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