Automatic Shape Detection For Programmed Terrain Classification

J. K. Hawkins; G. T. Elerding; K. W. Bixby; P. A. Haworth

doi:10.1117/12.971063

1 December 1966 Automatic Shape Detection For Programmed Terrain Classification

J. K. Hawkins, G. T. Elerding, K. W. Bixby, P. A. Haworth

Proceedings Volume 0006, Filmed Data and Computers; (1966) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.971063
Event: Filmed Data and Computers, 1966, Boston, United States

Abstract

This paper describes an automatic system for classifying and delineating terrain features in aerial photography. Recognition algorithms are based upon sharing the burden of image shape detection between a special film scanner and a general-purpose computer. Classification is based upon "common sense" characteristics of terrain categories, implemented by local shape recognition and binary decision criteria. Procedures are described and system implications discussed.

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J. K. Hawkins, G. T. Elerding, K. W. Bixby, and P. A. Haworth "Automatic Shape Detection For Programmed Terrain Classification", Proc. SPIE 0006, Filmed Data and Computers, (1 December 1966); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.971063

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