Multi-frame image processing with panning cameras and moving subjects

Aaron Paolini; John Humphrey; Petersen Curt; Eric Kelmelis

doi:10.1117/12.2050537

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9 June 2014 Multi-frame image processing with panning cameras and moving subjects

Aaron Paolini, John Humphrey, Petersen Curt, Eric Kelmelis

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Proceedings Volume 9076, Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Applications XI; 907607 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2050537
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2014, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

Imaging scenarios commonly involve erratic, unpredictable camera behavior or subjects that are prone to movement, complicating multi-frame image processing techniques. To address these issues, we developed three techniques that can be applied to multi-frame image processing algorithms in order to mitigate the adverse effects observed when cameras are panning or subjects within the scene are moving. We provide a detailed overview of the techniques and discuss the applicability of each to various movement types. In addition to this, we evaluated algorithm efficacy with demonstrated benefits using field test video, which has been processed using our commercially available surveillance product. Our results show that algorithm efficacy is significantly improved in common scenarios, expanding our software’s operational scope. Our methods introduce little computational burden, enabling their use in real-time and low-power solutions, and are appropriate for long observation periods. Our test cases focus on imaging through turbulence, a common use case for multi-frame techniques. We present results of a field study designed to test the efficacy of these techniques under expanded use cases.

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Aaron Paolini, John Humphrey, Petersen Curt, and Eric Kelmelis "Multi-frame image processing with panning cameras and moving subjects", Proc. SPIE 9076, Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Applications XI, 907607 (9 June 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2050537

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