Improving content-based target and change detection in ALOS PALSAR images with efficient feature selection

Matthieu Molinier, Ville Viitaniemi, Markus Koskela, Jorma Laaksonen, Yrjö Rauste, Anne Lönnqvist, Tuomas Häme

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    Abstract

    Self-Organising Maps (SOMs) have been successfully applied to content-based image retrieval (CBIR). In this study, we investigate the potential of PicSOM, an image database browsing system, applied to quad-polarised ALOS PALSAR images. Databases of small images were artificially created, either from a single satellite image for object detection, or two satellite images when considering change detection. Polarimetric features were extracted from the images to allow image indexing. By querying the databases, it was possible to detect target classes, as well as changes between the two images. Results open a full range of applications, from structure detection to change detection, to be embedded in a same operative system. The framework may be particularly suitable for long-term monitoring of strategic sites.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of ESA-EUSC Symposium 2008 – WPP-278
    Number of pages8
    Editioncd-rom
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible

    Keywords

    • content-based information retrieval
    • self-organising maps
    • high resolution satellite images
    • polarimetric spaceborne SAR
    • change detection

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