Rapid terrain database generation using image differencing and 3D terrain editing tools

Wolfgang Baer; Todd Ross Campbell

doi:10.1117/12.488262

22 July 2003 Rapid terrain database generation using image differencing and 3D terrain editing tools

Wolfgang Baer, Todd Ross Campbell

Proceedings Volume 5101, Battlespace Digitization and Network-Centric Systems III; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.488262
Event: AeroSense 2003, 2003, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The ability to rapidly and inexpensively generate terrain databases to replicate actual terrain is critical to insuring correlation between the results from live, virtual, and constructive simulations used in testing and evaluating weapons, sensors, and battlefield command and control systems. In this paper we describe a technique for producing battlefield terrain data sets from oblique aerial photos and other nontraditional data sources using image differencing and 3D terrain editing tools. This technique uses a feedback loop to calculate terrain data parameters from differences between actual sensor imagery and synthetic imagery of replicated terrain created by an image generator. The technique is especially well suited for updating knowledge of battlefield situations from reconnaissance and remotely piloted vehicle sensors. It also holds promise for automation and real-time data reduction of battlefield sensor feeds and improved now-time situational awareness. W e will present the algorithms and approach utilized in the Image Differencing technique. We will also describe the software developed to implement the approach. Lastly we will present the results of experiments and benchmarks conducted to measure the effectiveness and progress made toward real-time terrain database generation.

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Wolfgang Baer and Todd Ross Campbell "Rapid terrain database generation using image differencing and 3D terrain editing tools", Proc. SPIE 5101, Battlespace Digitization and Network-Centric Systems III, (22 July 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.488262

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