Mr. Edmund G. Zelnio Profile

Mr. Edmund G. Zelnio

Chief of Div. at Air Force Research Lab

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Chair | Conference Program Committee | Author | Editor

Publications (64)

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | June 7, 2018

Using synthetic SAR data to analyze ATR performance under various conditions

Proc. SPIE. 10647, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXV

SPIE Conference Volume | May 29, 2018

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXV

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 14, 2018

Synthetic RF data for advanced machine learning algorithms development (Conference Presentation)

Proc. SPIE. 10647, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXV

KEYWORDS: Machine learning, Algorithm development

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 9, 2018

Deep learning model-based algorithm for SAR ATR

Proc. SPIE. 10647, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXV

KEYWORDS: Convolutional neural networks, Data modeling, Synthetic aperture radar, Image processing, Linear filtering, Neural networks, Image classification, Target recognition, Automatic target recognition, Model-based design

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | April 27, 2018

Blending synthetic and measured data using transfer learning for synthetic aperture radar (SAR) target classification

Proc. SPIE. 10647, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXV

KEYWORDS: Convolutional neural networks, Synthetic aperture radar, Image classification, Target recognition, Network architectures

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | April 27, 2018

"AFacet": a geometry based format and visualizer to support SAR and multisensor signature generation

Proc. SPIE. 10647, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXV

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Visualization, Databases, Synthetic aperture radar, Computer programming, 3D modeling, Infrared signatures, Binary data, Computer programming languages, Reverse modeling

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | April 27, 2018

Using deep learning for SAR image optimization

Proc. SPIE. 10647, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXV

KEYWORDS: Convolutional neural networks, Detection and tracking algorithms, Visualization, Databases, Synthetic aperture radar, Image processing, Neural networks, Optimization (mathematics), Target acquisition

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | April 27, 2018

Development of CNNs for feature extraction

Proc. SPIE. 10647, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXV

KEYWORDS: Statistical analysis, Convolutional neural networks, Synthetic aperture radar, Feature extraction, Neural networks, Machine learning, Convolution, Analytical research, Network architectures

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SPIE Conference Volume | May 30, 2017

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXIV

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 3, 2017

Using phase for radar scatterer classification

Proc. SPIE. 10201, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXIV

KEYWORDS: Radar, Signal to noise ratio, Optical spheres, Detection and tracking algorithms, Scattering, Sensors, Synthetic aperture radar, Error analysis, Feature extraction, Automatic target recognition, Electromagnetic scattering

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | April 28, 2017

Exploiting the sparsity of edge information in synthetic aperture radar imagery for speckle reduction

Proc. SPIE. 10201, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXIV

KEYWORDS: Statistical analysis, Visualization, Speckle, Synthetic aperture radar, Denoising, Image acquisition, Image filtering, Image enhancement, Target recognition, Statistical modeling

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SPIE Conference Volume | September 19, 2016

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXIII

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 14, 2016

Kronecker STAP and SAR GMTI

Proc. SPIE. 9843, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXIII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Radar, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data modeling, Doppler effect, Synthetic aperture radar, Image resolution, Image enhancement, Antennas, Spatial resolution

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SPIE Conference Volume | June 1, 2015

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXII

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 20, 2015

Exploring EO vehicle recognition performance using manifolds as a function of lighting condition variability

Proc. SPIE. 9464, Ground/Air Multisensor Interoperability, Integration, and Networking for Persistent ISR VI

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Diffusion, Surveillance, Light sources and illumination, Image classification, Reconnaissance, Analytical research, Target recognition, Intelligence systems, Electro optics

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 13, 2015

Asymptotic modeling of synthetic aperture ladar sensor phenomenology

Proc. SPIE. 9475, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXII

KEYWORDS: Scattering, LIDAR, Sensors, Synthetic aperture radar, Image processing, Image resolution, Computer simulations, Geometrical optics, Automatic target recognition, Electro optical modeling

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SPIE Conference Volume | June 26, 2014

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXI

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | June 20, 2014

A numerical study of sensory-guided multiple views for improved object identification

Proc. SPIE. 9091, Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXIII

KEYWORDS: Edge detection, Cameras, Sensors, Matrices, Control systems, Feature extraction, Light sources and illumination, Performance modeling, Binary data, Device simulation

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | June 13, 2014

Recent improvements to the Raider Tracer scattering prediction tool

Proc. SPIE. 9093, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XXI

KEYWORDS: Radar, MATLAB, Visual process modeling, Optical spheres, Visualization, Scattering, Receivers, Ray tracing, Algorithm development, Electromagnetic scattering

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SPIE Conference Volume | June 14, 2013

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XX

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | June 3, 2013

Adaptive resource allocation for synthetic aperture radars under resource constraints

Proc. SPIE. 8746, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XX

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Radar, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data modeling, Synthetic aperture radar, Computing systems, Interferometry, Phase interferometry, Antennas, Phase measurement

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SPIE Conference Volume | June 4, 2012

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIX

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 15, 2012

A synopsis of challenge problems

Proc. SPIE. 8394, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIX

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Radar, Detection and tracking algorithms, Polarization, Sensors, Synthetic aperture radar, Target recognition, Algorithm development, Environmental sensing, 3D image processing

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 7, 2012

Using glint to perform geometric signature prediction and pose estimation

Proc. SPIE. 8394, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIX

KEYWORDS: Radar, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data modeling, Scattering, Synthetic aperture radar, Image segmentation, Error analysis, Associative arrays, Radar signal processing, Continuous wavelet transforms

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 7, 2012

A generalizable hierarchical Bayesian model for persistent SAR change detection

Proc. SPIE. 8394, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIX

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Radar, Detection and tracking algorithms, Speckle, Calibration, Synthetic aperture radar, Antennas, Motion models, Performance modeling, Systems modeling

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 20, 2011

Persistent SAR change detection with posterior models

Proc. SPIE. 8051, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XVIII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Radar, Lithium, Statistical analysis, Speckle, Synthetic aperture radar, Error analysis, Antennas, Systems modeling, Lawrencium

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SPIE Conference Volume | May 16, 2011

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XVIII

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 5, 2011

Derived operating conditions for classifier performance understanding

Proc. SPIE. 8051, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XVIII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Radar, Image compression, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Image segmentation, Image quality, Image sensors, Environmental sensing, Performance modeling

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | April 19, 2010

Detection/tracking of moving targets with synthetic aperture radars

Proc. SPIE. 7699, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XVII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Radar, Roads, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data modeling, Synthetic aperture radar, Particle filters, Motion models, Filtering (signal processing), Global Positioning System

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SPIE Conference Volume | April 15, 2010

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XVII

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | April 29, 2009

A challenge problem for SAR-based GMTI in urban environments

Proc. SPIE. 7337, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XVI

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Roads, Detection and tracking algorithms, Doppler effect, Sensors, Synthetic aperture radar, X band, Data centers, Algorithm development, Global Positioning System

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SPIE Conference Volume | April 28, 2009

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XVI

SPIE Conference Volume | May 21, 2008

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XV

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 7, 2007

SAR data exploitation: computational technology enabling SAR ATR algorithm development

Proc. SPIE. 6568, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIV

KEYWORDS: Logic, Synthetic aperture radar, Image processing, Computing systems, Field programmable gate arrays, X band, Data processing, Signal processing, Automatic target recognition, Algorithm development

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 7, 2007

A comparison between imaging radar and medical imaging polar format algorithm implementations

Proc. SPIE. 6568, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIV

KEYWORDS: Radar, Synthetic aperture radar, Fourier transforms, Image acquisition, Image resolution, Medical imaging, Tomography, Image quality, Computed tomography, Reconstruction algorithms

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 7, 2007

Three-dimensional point spread function characterization of a radially displaced scatterer

Proc. SPIE. 6568, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIV

KEYWORDS: Radar, Point spread functions, 3D acquisition, Scattering, Synthetic aperture radar, Image processing, Image acquisition, Target recognition, Automatic target recognition, 3D image processing

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SPIE Conference Volume | April 26, 2007

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIV

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 17, 2006

A compact, low-cost, wide-angle radar test bed

Proc. SPIE. 6237, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIII

KEYWORDS: Radar, Signal to noise ratio, Oscillators, Modulation, Doppler effect, Synthetic aperture radar, Receivers, X band, Antennas, Algorithm development

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 17, 2006

Comparison of SAR based GMTI and standard GMTI in a dense target environment

Proc. SPIE. 6237, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Radar, Point spread functions, Principal component analysis, 3D acquisition, Sensors, Synthetic aperture radar, Image processing, Image acquisition, Environmental sensing

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SPIE Conference Volume | May 3, 2006

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XIII

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | January 26, 2006

Virtual confocal microscopy

Proc. SPIE. 6056, Three-Dimensional Image Capture and Applications VII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Confocal microscopy, Edge detection, 3D acquisition, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Clouds, Reconstruction algorithms, Electro optics, 3D image processing

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 19, 2005

Ground moving target detection and tracking based on generalized SAR processing and change detection

Proc. SPIE. 5808, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Radar, Point spread functions, Principal component analysis, 3D acquisition, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Synthetic aperture radar, Image processing, Image acquisition

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 19, 2005

Detection system performance metrics with scene content dependencies

Proc. SPIE. 5808, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Stars, Tissues, Sensors, Monte Carlo methods, Detector development, Palladium, Probability theory, Standards development, Single crystal X-ray diffraction

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | May 19, 2005

A demonstration of the confuser and likelihood modeling benefits for target detection in SAR imagery

Proc. SPIE. 5808, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XII

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Curium, Data modeling, Sensors, Synthetic aperture radar, Palladium, Automatic target recognition, Performance modeling, Systems modeling, Tin

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SPIE Conference Volume | May 19, 2005

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XII

SPIE Conference Volume | September 2, 2004

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery XI

SPIE Conference Volume | September 12, 2003

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery X

SPIE Conference Volume | August 1, 2002

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery IX

SPIE Conference Volume | August 27, 2001

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery VIII

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 24, 2000

SAR wavefront reconstruction using motion-compensated phase history (polar format) data and DPCA-based GMTI

Proc. SPIE. 4053, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery VII

KEYWORDS: Radar, Detection and tracking algorithms, Databases, Synthetic aperture radar, Image processing, Digital filtering, Signal processing, Reconstruction algorithms, Wavefront reconstruction, Data conversion

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SPIE Conference Volume | August 24, 2000

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery VII

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | August 13, 1999

Robust semiparametric method for feature extraction and SAR image formation of targets consisting of trihedrals and dihedrals

Proc. SPIE. 3721, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery VI

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Reflectors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data modeling, Synthetic aperture radar, Error analysis, Image acquisition, Image resolution, Computer simulations, Feature extraction

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SPIE Conference Volume | August 13, 1999

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery VI

SPIE Conference Volume | September 15, 1998

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery V

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | July 28, 1997

Extensibility and other model-based ATR evaluation concepts

Proc. SPIE. 3070, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery IV

KEYWORDS: Radar, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data modeling, Sensors, Synthetic aperture radar, Automatic target recognition, Space operations, Performance modeling, Systems modeling, Model-based design

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SPIE Conference Volume | July 28, 1997

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery IV

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | July 28, 1997

Simple estimates of ATR performance and initial comparisons for a small data set

Proc. SPIE. 3070, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery IV

KEYWORDS: Radar, Signal to noise ratio, Iron, Scattering, Sensors, Error analysis, Automatic target recognition, Binary data, Darmstadtium, Classification systems

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | July 28, 1997

Characterization of ATR systems

Proc. SPIE. 3070, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery IV

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Sensors, Feature extraction, Picosecond phenomena, Target recognition, Automatic target recognition, Target acquisition, Statistical modeling, Knowledge acquisition, Model-based design

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | June 14, 1996

Characterization of ATR performance evaluation

Proc. SPIE. 2755, Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition V

KEYWORDS: Radar, Signal to noise ratio, Backscatter, Scattering, Sensors, Multiple scattering, Target recognition, Automatic target recognition, Information theory, Systems modeling

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SPIE Conference Volume | June 10, 1996

Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery III

PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | July 5, 1995

Geometrical formulation of radar signal complexity and target recognition performance capabilities

Proc. SPIE. 2484, Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition IV

KEYWORDS: Radar, Signal to noise ratio, Optical spheres, Backscatter, Interference (communication), X band, Target recognition, Automatic target recognition, Darmstadtium, Information operations

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | June 9, 1994

Target detection with synthetic aperture radar and coherent subtraction

Proc. SPIE. 2230, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Radar, Statistical analysis, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Synthetic aperture radar, Polarimetry, Sensor performance, Algorithm development, Signal detection

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PROCEEDINGS ARTICLE | February 1, 1992

ATR paradigm comparison with emphasis on model-based vision

Proc. SPIE. 1609, Model-Based Vision Development and Tools

KEYWORDS: 3D acquisition, Visual process modeling, Data modeling, LIDAR, Sensors, Synthetic aperture radar, 3D modeling, Automatic target recognition, Model-based design, 3D image processing

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