Title :
A target cueing and tracking system (TCATS) for smart video processing
Author :
Horton, Rebecca D.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Lab., Albuquerque, NM, USA
fDate :
3/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A smart system that uses state-of-the-art image processing techniques to detect and track targets moving in video or infrared imagery is presented. It is a general-purpose system that was developed to be independent of the application and the user interface. TCATS has successfully demonstrated a high detection capability and the ability to ignore exterior environmental conditions, such as cloud shadows moving through the scene, snow, blowing dust, rain and moderate camera motion. TCATS can handle many targets and retain the identity of each object from one frame to the next. Special rugged hardware has been developed to reduce the size, cost, and power consumption and to increase the processing rate, reliability, and environmental operating capability of the system. TCATS can be incorporated into an existing video assessment system without a major cost outlay intruder. The TCATS algorithms, custom-developed hardware, and preliminary field test results are described.<>
Keywords :
computerised picture processing; military computing; military systems; signal processing equipment; tracking systems; video signals; computerised picture processing; image processing; infrared imagery; military systems; smart video processing; target cueing and tracking system; Clouds; Costs; Hardware; Image processing; Infrared detectors; Infrared imaging; Motion detection; Power system reliability; Target tracking; User interfaces;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE