Fiscal Year:
2003
Title:
Imagery Automatic Extraction/Precision Placement of Cultural Features
Agency / Branch:
DOD / NAVY
Contract:
N61339-03-P-0342
Award Amount:
$69,863.00
Abstract:
We propose to design an automated cultural feature extraction and placement system by adding plug-in extensions to an existing COTS package like Imagine, or PCI Geomatica. This system will use sophisticated statistical quality assurance to iterativelyrefine feature detection and feature extraction. This process will be self adapting to variances in feature properties based on geographic location or time of the year. As an option a fully functional demonstration prototype based on COTS and Vexceltechnology will be implemented.This work will to a high degree leverage Vexcel's existing technology for automated 3D mapping and expertise in design and implementation of mapping systems for DOD customers. The proposed automated system would significantly lower the cost speed up production of textured feature databases for government and commercial cliens. Since the system will also support commercial satellite images, it will become possible to createfeature databases for international locations, where aerial photography is not available today. With the proposed system in place, Vexcel will be in an excellent position to capture much of this business.
Principal Investigator:
Bob Wilson
Senior Research Scientist
3035830204
bobw@vexcel.com
Small Business Information at Submission:
VEXCEL CORP.
4909 Nautilus Court Boulder, CO 80301
EIN/Tax ID:
840992830
DUNS:
N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned:
No
Minority-Owned:
No
HUBZone-Owned:
No