Mr. Mark G. Alford Profile

Mark G. Alford

Electronics Engineer at Air Force Research Lab

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Publications (32)

Proceedings Article | 31 May 2016 Paper

Multi-focus and multi-modal fusion: a study of multi-resolution transforms

Michael Giansiracusa, Adam Lutz, Soundararajan Ezekiel, Mark Alford, Erik Blasch, Adnan Bubalo, Millicent Thomas

Proceedings Volume 9841, 98410I (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224347

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Transform theory, Data fusion, Wavelets, Principal component analysis, Image processing, Fourier transforms, Discrete wavelet transforms, Algorithm development, Image quality

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2016 Paper

Bandelet-based image fusion: a comparative study for multi-focus images

Michael Giansiracusa, Adam Lutz, Neal Messer, Soundararajan Ezekiel, Erik Blasch, Mark Alford

Proceedings Volume 9841, 98410F (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224329

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Information visualization, Algorithm development, Wavelets, Image processing, Infrared imaging, Principal component analysis, Visible radiation, Feature extraction, Image registration

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2016 Paper

Optimal multi-focus contourlet-based image fusion algorithm selection

Adam Lutz, Michael Giansiracusa, Neal Messer, Soundararajan Ezekiel, Erik Blasch, Mark Alford

Proceedings Volume 9841, 98410E (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224325

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Information visualization, Wavelets, Visualization, Image filtering, Image quality, Visible radiation, Discrete wavelet transforms, Image segmentation, Principal component analysis

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2016 Paper

A comparative study of multi-focus image fusion validation metrics

Michael Giansiracusa, Adam Lutz, Neal Messer, Soundararajan Ezekiel, Mark Alford, Erik Blasch, Adnan Bubalo, Michael Manno

Proceedings Volume 9841, 98410J (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224349

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Information visualization, Visualization, Receivers, Information fusion, Principal component analysis, Sensors, Image quality, Signal to noise ratio, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2016 Paper

Learning patterns of life from intelligence analyst chat

Michael Schneider, Mark Alford, Olga Babko-Malaya, Erik Blasch, Lingji Chen, Valentino Crespi, Jason HandUber, Phil Haney, Jim Nagy, Mike Richman, Gregory Von Pless, Howie Zhu, Bradley Rhodes

Proceedings Volume 9842, 98420N (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2225101

KEYWORDS: Video, Detection and tracking algorithms, Video processing, Machine vision, Computer vision technology, Video surveillance, Associative arrays, Analytical research, Internet, Stochastic processes

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Proceedings Article | 19 June 2014 Paper

No-reference multiscale blur detection tool for content based image retrieval

Soundararajan Ezekiel, Russell Stocker, Kyle Harrity, Mark Alford, David Ferris, Erik Blasch, Mark Gorniak

Proceedings Volume 9089, 90890I (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2058062

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Wavelets, Edge detection, Image filtering, Linear filtering, Model-based design, Image analysis, Error analysis, Discrete wavelet transforms, Content based image retrieval

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Proceedings Article | 19 June 2014 Paper

Wavelet-based polarimetry analysis

Soundararajan Ezekiel, Kyle Harrity, Waleed Farag, Mark Alford, David Ferris, Erik Blasch

Proceedings Volume 9089, 90890N (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2058054

KEYWORDS: Wavelets, Polarization, Long wavelength infrared, Polarimetry, Image segmentation, Signal processing, Infrared radiation, Infrared imaging, Image processing, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 19 June 2014 Paper

Seismic data fusion anomaly detection

Kyle Harrity, Erik Blasch, Mark Alford, Soundararajan Ezekiel, David Ferris

Proceedings Volume 9089, 90890L (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2058039

KEYWORDS: Signal detection, Wavelets, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data fusion, Neural networks, Signal processing, Image fusion, Electrocardiography, Signal generators, Discrete wavelet transforms

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2011 Paper

Measures of nonlinearity for single target tracking problems

Eric Jones, Maria Scalzo, Adnan Bubalo, Mark Alford, Benjamin Arthur

Proceedings Volume 8050, 805003 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884773

KEYWORDS: Filtering (signal processing), Error analysis, Performance modeling, Nonlinear filtering, Monte Carlo methods, Motion models, Statistical modeling, Electronic filtering, Data modeling, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2011 Paper

Object discovery, identification, and association

Vijay Kumar, James Metzler, Mark Linderman, Jon Jones, Mark Alford, Adnan Bubalo, Maria Scalzo

Proceedings Volume 8050, 805016 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.882178

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Surface plasmons, Data processing, Video, Cameras, Algorithm development, Detection and tracking algorithms, Systems modeling, Radar, Associative arrays

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2011 Paper

Road network estimation through GMTI track fusion

Maria Scalzo, Eric Jones, Adnan Bubalo, Mark Alford, Gregory Wood

Proceedings Volume 8050, 805002 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.884699

KEYWORDS: Roads, Databases, Image processing, Image segmentation, Evolutionary algorithms, Distance measurement, Network security, Computer programming, Optical tracking, Military intelligence

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2009 Paper

Adaptive filtering for single target tracking

Maria Scalzo, Gregory Horvath, Eric Jones, Adnan Bubalo, Mark Alford, Ruixin Niu, Pramod Varshney

Proceedings Volume 7336, 73360C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819451

KEYWORDS: Filtering (signal processing), Digital filtering, Nonlinear filtering, Detection and tracking algorithms, Radar, Sensors, Electronic filtering, Particle filters, Switches, Radar sensor technology

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2007 Paper

Mission-based situational awareness sensor management and information fusion

A. El-Fallah, A. Zatezalo, R. Mahler, M. Alford

Proceedings Volume 6567, 65670Q (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.721518

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Electronic signals intelligence, Situational awareness sensors, Information fusion, Radar, Target detection, Stochastic processes, Multispectral imaging, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Advancements in situation assessment sensor management

A. El-Fallah, A. Zatezalo, R. Mahler, R. Mehra, M. Alford

Proceedings Volume 6235, 62350M (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665933

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Filtering (signal processing), Digital filtering, Data fusion, Situational awareness sensors, Transmitters, Image filtering, Optical correlators, Information fusion

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Regularized multitarget particle filter for sensor management

A. El-Fallah, A. Zatezalo, R. Mahler, R. Mehra, M. Alford

Proceedings Volume 6235, 62350N (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.666128

KEYWORDS: Particles, Sensors, Particle filters, Detection and tracking algorithms, Expectation maximization algorithms, Digital filtering, Nonlinear filtering, Signal processing, Motion models, Target detection

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2005 Paper

Unified Bayesian situation assessment sensor management

A. El-Fallah, A. Zatezalo, R. Mahler, R. Mehra, M. Alford

Proceedings Volume 5809, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605435

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Digital filtering, Situational awareness sensors, Integration, Target detection, Condition numbers, Image filtering, Optical correlators, Multispectral imaging

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Proceedings Article | 25 August 2003 Paper

Initial studies on direct sensor management optimization using tracking performance metrics and genetic algorithms

Lingji Chen, Adel El-Fallah, Raman Mehra, John Hoffman, Ronald Mahler, Mark Alford

Proceedings Volume 5096, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.487147

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Optimization (mathematics), Genetic algorithms, Detection and tracking algorithms, Target detection, Sensor performance, Intelligent sensors, Binary data, Computer simulations, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 31 July 2002 Paper

Multisensor management optimization for multitarget tracking based on Hausdorff distance minimization

Lingji Chen, Adel El-Fallah, Raman Mehra, Ronald Mahler, John Hoffman, Chad Stelzig, Mark Alford

Proceedings Volume 4729, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477611

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Target detection, Computer simulations, Sensor performance, Matrices, Software development, Algorithm development, Raman spectroscopy, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 31 July 2002 Paper

Scientific performance estimation of robustness and threat

John Hoffman, Eric Sorensen, Chad Stelzig, Ronald Mahler, Adel El-Fallah, Mark Alford

Proceedings Volume 4729, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.477610

KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Data fusion, Radar, Filtering (signal processing), Stochastic processes, Distance measurement, Mathematics, Information theory, Chromium

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 2001 Paper

Scientific performance evaluation for distributed sensor management and adaptive data fusion

Adel El-Fallah, Ravi Ravichandran, Raman Mehra, John Hoffman, Tim Zajic, Chad Stelzig, Ronald Mahler, Mark Alford

Proceedings Volume 4380, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.436960

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Molybdenum, Data fusion, Detection and tracking algorithms, Silicon, Monte Carlo methods, Solids, Metrology, Switches, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 4 August 2000 Paper

Scientific performance evaluation for sensor management

Adel El-Fallah, Ronald Mahler, Tim Zajic, E. Sorensen, Mark Alford, Raman Mehra

Proceedings Volume 4052, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.395069

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Data fusion, Molybdenum, Sensor performance, Algorithm development, Metrology, Information theory, Error analysis, Target detection

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Proceedings Article | 12 March 1999 Paper

Registration of scenes for the detection of concealed weapons

Mohamed-Adel Slamani, Pramod Varshney, Mark Alford, David Ferris

Proceedings Volume 3719, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.341339

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Sensors, Weapons, Infrared cameras, Target detection, Infrared sensors, Image registration, 3D image processing, Roads, Image enhancement

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Proceedings Article | 12 March 1999 Paper

Automated image registration using the projective transformation model and block matching feature point pair selection

Richard Schultz, Mark Alford

Proceedings Volume 3719, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.341336

KEYWORDS: Image registration, Image sensors, Sensors, Cameras, Image segmentation, Video, Image enhancement, Affine motion model, Zoom lenses, Image restoration

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Proceedings Article | 28 December 1998 Paper

Integrated platform for the enhancement of concealed weapon detection sensors

Mohamed-Adel Slamani, Pramod Varshney, Raghuveer Rao, Mark Alford, David Ferris

Proceedings Volume 3575, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.334975

KEYWORDS: Weapons, Sensors, Image fusion, Infrared sensors, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Composites, Binary data, Image registration, Data fusion

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 1998 Paper

Setting thresholds in infrared images for the detection of concealed weapons

Mohamed-Adel Slamani, Mark Alford, David Ferris

Proceedings Volume 3460, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.323218

KEYWORDS: Weapons, Binary data, Composites, Infrared imaging, Linear filtering, Infrared detectors, Infrared radiation, Extremely high frequency, Edge detection, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 1998 Paper

Morphological filters and wavelet-based image fusion for concealed weapons detection

Liane Ramac, Mucahit Uner, Pramod Varshney, Mark Alford, David Ferris

Proceedings Volume 3376, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.303671

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Image filtering, Optical filters, Image sensors, Extremely high frequency, Infrared imaging, Sensors, Composites, Weapons, Infrared sensors

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 1997 Paper

Enhancement and fusion of data for concealed weapon detection

Mohamed-Adel Slamani, Liane Ramac, Mucahit Uner, Pramod Varshney, Donald Weiner, Mark Alford, David Ferris, Vincent Vannicola

Proceedings Volume 3068, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280804

KEYWORDS: Weapons, Sensors, Image fusion, Infrared sensors, Data fusion, Composites, Image processing, Cameras, Wavelet transforms, Image enhancement

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Proceedings Article | 19 February 1997 Paper

Comparison of a wide variety of concealed weapon detectors

Mohamed-Adel Slamani, Mark Alford, David Ferris, Vincent Vannicola

Proceedings Volume 2942, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.267168

KEYWORDS: Weapons, Sensors, Infrared sensors, Extremely high frequency, Infrared radiation, Image processing, Infrared imaging, Millimeter wave sensors, Edge detection, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 19 February 1997 Paper

Concealed weapon detection: an image fusion approach

Mucahit Uner, Liane Ramac, Pramod Varshney, Mark Alford

Proceedings Volume 2942, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.267176

KEYWORDS: Image fusion, Image sensors, Sensors, Composites, Wavelet transforms, Weapons, Image processing, Image resolution, Wavelets, Image filtering

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Proceedings Article | 10 June 1994 Paper

Robust centralized predetection fusion for enhanced target detection

Ivan Kadar, Bernard Abrams, Louis Lovas, Mark Alford, William Berry, Martin Liggins

Proceedings Volume 2232, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.177766

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Data fusion, Receivers, Sensors, Monte Carlo methods

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Proceedings Article | 1 February 1994 Paper

Predetection fusion for enhanced surveillance

Ivan Kadar, Stelios Thomopoulos, James Llinas, Mark Alford, Martin Liggins

Proceedings Volume 2093, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.172529

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 1993 Paper

Predetection fusion with similar sensors

Peter Willett, Mark Alford, Vincent Vannicola

Proceedings Volume 1955, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.154986

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Transmitters, Signal to noise ratio, Information operations, Sensor fusion, Binary data, Target detection, Statistical modeling, Statistical analysis, Radar

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Conference Committee Involvement (17)

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXVIII

15 April 2019 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXVII

16 April 2018 | Orlando, FL, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXVI

10 April 2017 | Anaheim, CA, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXV

18 April 2016 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXIV

20 April 2015 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor/Information Fusion, and Target Recognition XXIII

5 May 2014 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XXII

29 April 2013 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XXI

23 April 2012 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XX

25 April 2011 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XIX

5 April 2010 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XVIII

13 April 2009 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XVII

17 March 2008 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XVI

9 April 2007 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XV

17 April 2006 | Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XIV

28 March 2005 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XIII

12 April 2004 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XII

21 April 2003 | Orlando, Florida, United States

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