Geometric approach to multisensor, multiresolution image fusion

Eugene Levin*, Gennadiy Gienko

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper describes a multi-image fusion techniques that makes possible the building of extremely large phototriangulation networks (900 km × 900 km) based on TK-350 Russian satellite imagery. Substitution of highresolution imagery around ground control points and tie-points of low-resolution imagery in the development of photogrammetric networks may significantly increase the accuracy of such networks. Furthermore, substitution of high-resolution images for both components of a low-resolution stereopair while maintaining the high-resolution image geometries may provide a capability to obtain new DEM products with higher levels of detail. The challenge of the research described in this paper was to develop a photogrammetric approach for such fusion, combining images having significant differences in resolution and sensor models. The goals of the algorithms and software developed are the creation of a stereopair, conforming low-resolution imagery optimal geometry with high-resolution details. Theoretically the method is generic and applicable to any image sources. This article presents the innovative research approach in more detail. TK-350 imagery has a normalized cost of only 11¢ per km 2, and thus represents a potential source of relatively inexpensive imagery covering large areas. In particular, the approach presented may be feasible for generating DTED® Level 2, and so may prove useful in extending such data to higher latitudes and other areas not covered by the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAmerican Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - Annual Conference 2005 - Geospatial Goes Global
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Your Neighborhood to the Whole Planet
Pages603-611
Number of pages9
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventAnnual Conference 2005 - Geospatial Goes Global: From Your Neighborhood to the Whole Planet - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 7 Mar 200511 Mar 2005

Publication series

NameAmerican Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - Annual Conference 2005 - Geospatial Goes Global: From Your Neighborhood to the Whole Planet
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceAnnual Conference 2005 - Geospatial Goes Global: From Your Neighborhood to the Whole Planet
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period7/03/0511/03/05

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