Advanced Sensors for Safety and Security by
This book results from a NATO Advanced Research Workshop titled "Technological Innovations in CBRNE Sensing and Detection for Safety, Security, and Sustainability" held in Yerevan, Armenia in 2012.
Beamforming by
Beamforming: Sensor Signal Processing for Defence Applications deals with adaptive sensor array processing, and, in particular, superresolution beamformers and their applications to radar. In this book, both narrowband and wideband beamformers will be presented as well as space-only and spatiotemporal beamformers, which may operate in the presence of clutters and jammers. Furthermore, transmitter (Tx), receiver (Rx) and both Tx/Rx (MIMO) beamformers will be considered and their role in radar and sonar designs will be discussed. Design, integration and auto-calibration approaches incorporating off-the-shelf components will also be investigated. This book is self-contained and comprehensively covers some of the classic and fundamental models of beamforming for sensor signal processing. It is suitable as an advanced textbook for graduate students and researchers in the area of signal processing, as well as a reference book for engineers in the defence industry.
Distributed Remote Sensing for Naval Undersea Warfare by
The widespread availability of quiet, diesel electric submarines and inexpensive mines is posing a growing threat to global access by the U.S. Navy. In response, the Navy has expanded its undersea warfare efforts and put particular emphasis on the potential for new distributed remote sensing (DRS) approaches. To assist with this effort, the former Chief of Naval Operations requested the NRC to conduct an assessment of DRS for naval undersea warfare. This report provides a clear, near-term path by which useful DRS systems can be applied rapidly to pressing naval USW problems, and by which ongoing science and technology efforts can be directed toward the most useful options. The report contains information as described in 5 U.S.C. 552(b) and therefore could not be released to the public in its entirety. The public version consists of the front matter and executive summary.
Fuzzy Machine Learning Algorithms for Remote Sensing Image Classification by
This book covers the state of art image classification methods for discrimination of earth objects from remote sensing satellite data with an emphasis on fuzzy based learning methods including applications for preparing land cover classification outputs from actual satellite data. It provides details about the temporal indices database using proposed class-based sensor independent approach supported by practical examples. Fuzzy based algorithms with machine learning algorithms to prepare land cover maps is discussed. Accuracy assessment for soft classification outputs are included and all algorithms are supported by in-house developed tool as Sub-pixel Multi-spectral Image Classifier.
Geospatial Video Tracking for Enhanced Situational Awareness by
Even in this age where sensors are abundantly available, situational awareness (SA, perceiving and understanding what is happening) is far from certain. The objective of this study is therefore to investigate the potential of geospatial video tracking applications to enhance SA. Two research questions were formulated focusing respectively on the performance and on potential use cases of geospatial video tracking.
Ground-Based Microwave Radiometry and Remote Sensing by
Remote sensing by using microwave has become an important diagnostic tool for probing the atmosphere and surface of planetary objects. The term microwave remote sensing encompasses the physics of microwave propagation and its interaction with atmospheric ambient particles. The basic components of microwave remote sensing are the sensor-scene interaction, sensor design, and application in geosciences. This book is mainly for the physicists and engineers working in the area of microwave sensing of the atmosphere; it is not for ultimate users like geologists and hydrologists.
Handbook of Satellite Applications by
Created under the auspices of the International Space University based in France, this brand new edition is now expanded to cover new innovative small satellite constellations, new commercial launching systems, innovation in military application satellites and their acquisition, updated appendices, a useful glossary and more.
Integrated Tracking, Classification, and Sensor Management by
A unique guide to the state of the art of tracking, classification, and sensor management This book addresses the tremendous progress made over the last few decades in algorithm development and mathematical analysis for filtering, multi-target multi-sensor tracking, sensor management and control, and target classification.
Introduction to Remote Sensing by
Now in full color, the sixth edition of this leading text features new chapters on remote sensing platforms (including the latest satellite and unmanned aerial systems), agriculture (including agricultural analysis via satellite imagery), and forestry (including fuel type mapping and fire monitoring). The book has introduced tens of thousands of students to the fundamentals of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting remotely sensed images. It presents cutting-edge tools and practical applications to land and water use analysis, natural resource management, climate change adaptation, and more. Each concise chapter is designed as an independent unit that instructors can use in any sequence. Pedagogical features include over 400 figures, chapter-opening lists of topics, case studies, end-of-chapter review questions, and links to recommended online videos and tutorials.
Math Physics Foundation of Advanced Remote Sensing Digital Image Processing by
This book focuses on the mathematical and physical foundations of remote sensing digital image processing and introduces key algorithms utilized in this area. The book fully introduces the basic mathematical and physical process of digital imaging, the basic theory and algorithm of pixel image processing, and the higher-order image processing algorithm and its application. This book skillfully and closely integrates theory, algorithms, and applications, making it simple for readers to understand and use. Researchers and students working in the fields of remote sensing, computer vision, geographic information science, electronic information, etc., can profit from this book. For their work and research in digital image processing, they can master the fundamentals of imaging and image processing techniques.
Microwave Radar and Radiometric Remote Sensing by 
Non-Cooperative Target Tracking, Fusion and Control by 
Ocean Remote Sensing Technologies by
The book provides a systematic introduction to the principles, state-of-the-art methods and applications of high frequency surface/sky wave radar and microwave marine radar, as well as an exploration of ongoing challenges in the field. It is a valuable resource for the radar and remote sensing communities.
On-board processing for satellite remote sensing images by
On-board image processing systems are used to maximize image data transmission efficiency for large volumes of data gathered by Earth observation satellites. This book explains the methods, mathematical models, and key technologies used for these systems. It introduces the background, basic concepts, and the architecture of on-board image processing, along with on-board detection of the image feature and matching, ground control point identification, on-board geometric correction, calibration, geographic registration, etc.
The Phenomenology of Intelligence-focused Remote Sensing by
The Phenomenology of Intelligence-focused Remote Sensing is the first-of-its-kind textbook to include phenomenology, sensors, and intelligence under one cover. It builds on over three decades of specialized instruction in electro-optical remote sending technologies and geospatial applications. Authored by Riverside Research's Senior Technical Experts under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Air Force Institute of Technology, this textbook thoroughly discusses all the necessary elements of spatial, spectral, and temporal signature collection in the visible and infrared, including non-literal imagery interpretation, thermal, reflective, and polarimetric target characterization, radiative transfer, advanced technical intelligence collection systems, and data processing, analysis, and exploitation techniques. This text is a valuable resource for faculty, staff, students, and personnel across the spectrum of academia, government, and industry. This book is scientifically and mathematically correct and rigorous, but it emphasizes conceptual understanding with numerous examples drawn from geospatial intelligence areas of interest.
Principles of Applied Remote Sensing by 
Radar Imaging for Maritime Observation by
Based on the experiences of the Department of Information Engineering of the University of Pisa and the Radar and Surveillance System (RaSS) national laboratory of the National Interuniversity Consortium of Telecommunication (CNIT), Radar Imaging for Maritime Observation presents the most recent results in radar imaging for maritime observation. The book explores both the areas of sea surface remote sensing and maritime surveillance providing key theoretical concepts of SAR and ISAR imaging and more advanced and ad-hoc techniques for applications in maritime scenarios. The book is organized in two sections.
Remote Sensing and Actuation Using Unmanned Vehicles by
Unmanned systems and robotics technologies have become very popular recently owing to their ability to replace human beings in dangerous, tedious, or repetitious jobs.
Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis by Remote Sensing from Air and Space by
The book discusses the instruments and principles that support a wide range of systems: optical, thermal, and radar. The text focuses on satellites-including power, data storage, and telemetry systems-because this knowledge is important for the development of new remote sensing systems. A new chapter dedicated to LiDAR develops the necessary physics for each domain and presents a few appropriate operational systems. A radiometry component has been added to the infrared (IR), radar (SAR), and LiDAR sections. Full-color images, as well as detailed examples and problems sets, make this a valuable textbook for students and engineers alike.
Spectral Mixture for Remote Sensing by
This book explains in a didactic way the basic concepts of spectral mixing, digital numbers and orbital sensors, and then presents the linear modelling technique of spectral mixing and the generation of fractional images.
Theory and Technology of Laser Imaging Based Target Detection by
The book offers an invaluable resource for researchers, especially those who are engaged in the fields including target detection based on a laser imaging system, target detection and identification, remote sensing imaging and image processing.