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    • Optics and Remote Sensing
    • Materials Science
    • Object Recognition

    Background:

    • Distinguishing unresolved reflective objects is challenging due to limited data.
    • Specular surfaces require specialized models to interpret their optical signatures.
    • Current methods may struggle with long-range detection of small targets.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a novel method for identifying, classifying, and distinguishing unresolved reflective objects.
    • To create a forward model predicting radiance field distribution from specular surfaces.
    • To infer surface profile characteristics from detected radiance samples.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a forward model for specular surface radiance prediction.
    • Laboratory validation of the forward model's accuracy.
    • Demonstration of unresolved object identification and classification using the model.
    • Field testing with varying target sizes and ranges.

    Main Results:

    • Successful validation of the forward model through laboratory studies.
    • Demonstrated identification of a 35 mm target at 4.6 km.
    • Achieved identification of a 50 mm target at 27.6 km using a 28 cm aperture telescope.
    • Preliminary identification of specular signatures for drones and helicopters.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented method is effective for identifying and classifying unresolved specular objects.
    • The forward model accurately predicts radiance fields, enabling remote sensing applications.
    • The technique shows promise for real-world applications, including aerial vehicle detection.