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The Sharper Image for Surveillance

Author(s) -

Andras Hazi

Publication year - 2006

Publication title -

osti oai (u.s. department of energy office of scientific and technical information)

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Reports

DOI - 10.2172/883743

Subject(s) - computer science , stars , computer graphics (images) , speckle pattern , software , remote sensing , computer vision , image processing , image resolution , artificial intelligence , range (aeronautics) , image (mathematics) , geology , engineering , aerospace engineering , programming language

A technique adapted by Livermore scientists to take the twinkle out of stars is now being used to improve the resolution of long-range surveillance systems trained on earthbound objects. The speckle-imaging technique involves taking tens to hundreds of pictures with short-exposure times and reconstructing a single, sharp image using image-processing software. The technique drew the interest of Livermore engineer Carmen Carrano. She developed a prototype remote-surveillance system that can produce a detailed image of a face from a couple of kilometers away. The system also helps identify vehicles tens of kilometers away and improves the viewing of large structures more than 60 kilometers away

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