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Activity title:
Advanced Methods for Hyperspectral Data Exploitation
Activity Reference:
SET-313
Panel:
SET
Security Classification:
Other
Status:
Active
Activity type:
RTG
Start date:
2022-06-15T00:00:00Z
Actual End date:
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Keywords:
CBRNE, CCD, defense and security, Electrooptic, fusion, hyperspectral, IED, machine learning, target detection, UXO
Background:
Previous RTGs SET-190 and SET-240 have advanced state-of-the-art in understanding and exploitation of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) data, with particular emphasis on the longwave infrared (LWIR). The SET-190 group executed an extensive HSI airborne data collection with numerous experiments supporting studies to improve target detection capabilities with specific emphasis on improvised explosive device (IED) observables, unexploded ordinance (UXO) and chemical-biological-radiological-nuclear-explosive (CBRNE) missions. The work resulted in extensive publications and research work as outlined in the SET-240 final report.
The nations agreed there is additional research work to be done using the data collected as well as exploring other available HSI data sources supporting new studies. The nations participated in ET-122 to further refine the scope of a potential RTG and associated data sources available to support the research. The group discussed the following emphasis areas:
1) Use/evaluation of commercial satellite hyperspectral data for military utility
2) Advanced HSI machine learning algorithms
3) Fusion of HSI data with other sensor data for improved detection/identification
The results of ET-122 suggest emphasis areas 1 and 2 are of most interest to the nations participating. However, identifying and acquiring data for emphasis area 1 may be challenging and will be an area of focus for the RTG. The recently launched PRISMA (PRecursore IperSpettrale della Missione Applicativa) system may be useful to perform this evaluation but may need to be supplemented by modeled data and/or other space-based sensors currently planned for launch during the RTG period (e.g., EnMAP). Data is available from SET-190 and other sources identified during the ET that can be used to support research in emphasis areas 2 and 3.
Objectives:
The main objectives of the RTG are to:
1) Advance understanding of the utility of commercial satellite hyperspectral data
2) Advance the ability to exploit hyperspectral data for various mission areas.
Previous RTGs have developed advanced algorithms with emphasis on the CBRNE, IED, and UXO detection missions using data collected by SET-190. Research can continue in these areas using the same data with specific emphasis on developing ML algorithms for comparison with baseline statistical methods. The RTG will also continue to explore available commercial hyperspectral data to evaluate utility for NATO defense priorities. The final deliverable of the RTG will be a technical report summarizing the algorithm development and utility studies performed.
Topics:
The group will advance research and understanding in some/all of the following scientific topics:
1) Use/evaluation of commercial satellite hyperspectral data for military utility
2) Advanced HSI machine learning algorithms
3) Fusion of HSI data with other sensor data for improved detection/identification
For each topic, the group will evaluate work done thus far and advance state-of-the-art in these areas.
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Created at 03/11/2021 16:00 by System Account
Last modified at 16/05/2024 07:00 by System Account
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