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  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning
  • Remote Sensing

Background:

  • Object detection traditionally relies on Red-Green-Blue (RGB) imagery, facing limitations in low visibility conditions.
  • Fusing RGB with Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) thermal imagery is a growing area to enhance object detection performance.
  • Baseline performance metrics for RGB, LWIR, and fused RGB-LWIR models, particularly from aerial platforms, are currently lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and establish baseline performance metrics for RGB, LWIR, and fused RGB-LWIR object detection models from air-based platforms.
  • To investigate the impact of altitude, time-of-day, and sensor type on multispectral object detection performance.
  • To introduce a novel, open-source labeled dataset for multispectral object detection research.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative evaluation of object detection model performance using independent RGB, independent LWIR, and blended RGB-LWIR imagery.
  • Analysis of model performance across varying altitudes and times of day.
  • Development and release of a new open-labeled training dataset comprising 6300 images.

Main Results:

  • A blended RGB-LWIR model generally outperforms independent RGB or LWIR approaches.
  • RGB-LWIR fusion demonstrates performance only 1-5% lower than RGB in clear visibility across altitudes.
  • Fusion provides crucial edge redundancy and emphasis, benefiting edge detection algorithms in low visibility.

Conclusions:

  • RGB-LWIR fusion offers a robust solution for enhancing object detection, particularly in challenging low-visibility environments.
  • This multispectral approach significantly improves object detection capabilities for industrial, consumer, government, and military applications.
  • The study provides valuable insights into factors affecting drone-based object detection and contributes a vital open dataset for future research.