Image processing technology for enhanced situational awareness

S. F. Page; M. I. Smith; D. Hickman

doi:10.1117/12.830354

24 September 2009 Image processing technology for enhanced situational awareness

S. F. Page, M. I. Smith, D. Hickman

Proceedings Volume 7486, Optics and Photonics for Counterterrorism and Crime Fighting V; 74860N (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830354
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2009, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

This paper discusses the integration of a number of advanced image and data processing technologies in support of the development of next-generation Situational Awareness systems for counter-terrorism and crime fighting applications. In particular, the paper discusses the European Union Framework 7 'SAMURAI' project, which is investigating novel approaches to interactive Situational Awareness using cooperative networks of heterogeneous imaging sensors. Specific focus is given to novel Data Fusion aspects of the research which aim to improve system performance through intelligently fusing both image data and non image data sources, resolving human-machine conflicts, and refining the Situational Awareness picture. In addition, the paper highlights some recent advances in supporting image processing technologies. Finally, future trends in image-based Situational Awareness are identified, such as Post-Event Analysis (also known as 'Back-Tracking'), and the associated technical challenges are discussed.

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S. F. Page, M. I. Smith, and D. Hickman "Image processing technology for enhanced situational awareness", Proc. SPIE 7486, Optics and Photonics for Counterterrorism and Crime Fighting V, 74860N (24 September 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830354

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