Interpretation and fusion of sonar images using evidential reasoning

dc.contributor.author	Stage, Bjarne
dc.date.accessioned	2018-10-11T14:06:25Z
dc.date.available	2018-10-11T14:06:25Z
dc.date.issued	1995/12
dc.identifier	1777
dc.identifier.govdoc	SM-294
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12489/241
dc.description.abstract	A method and system architecture for automatic interpretation and fusion of multiple sonar images is proposed. The interpretation of a sonar image consists of the creation of a symbolic geographical map indicating the belief in the presence of objects and structures on the sea-bottom. Fusion of information from multiple images of the same site is at the symbolic level. Both interpretation and fusion are based on the Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence. The system can be used for interpretation of images containing man-made as well as natural objects irrespective of model type. The method is applied to fusion of information from images acquired with an experimental sonar system with two simultaneous views.
dc.format	vi, 35 p. : ill. ; 9 fig.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	NATO. SACLANTCEN
dc.subject	Sonar images
dc.subject	Image processing
dc.subject	Dempster-Shafer theory
dc.subject	Data fusion
dc.title	Interpretation and fusion of sonar images using evidential reasoning
dc.type	Scientific Memorandum (SM)