Toronto, ON –February 23, 2004 -- Array Systems Computing Inc. (Array) is pleased to announce that it has received a contract to support Defence Research & Development Canada (DRDC) Ottawa in its initiative to research and develop applications for target detection and recognition in radar imagery and multi-sensor data fusion of images. In this contract, Array is to investigate the evaluation methods of image segmentation and recombination applications as well as analyse several current segmentation methods for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Electro-Optical (EO) Imagery (SAREO).
Image segmentation is a fundamental process for the automation of SAR and EO image analysis. The application of a segmentation algorithm to a scene divides an image into regions for which a specific
parameter is internally consistent. Such scene segmentation can be used as a basis for feature extraction, change detection and target detection. Segmentation is also a crucial part of the automatic target recognition (ATR) process for imagery, whereby information pertaining to a single target is extracted and separated from the rest of the image. The fusion of SAR and other multi-sensor data such as EO has the potential to improve image quality and enable the identification and classification of targets regardless of terrain, weather or other heterogeneous conditions that could affect results.
Array’s experience in real time data acquisition and complex image processing extends back more than two decades, and includes major projects in North America, Europe and Asia. Array’s capability is enhanced by the international nature of its highly scientific staff, which includes numerous doctoral degrees from some of the world’s finest universities. In response to market indicators, Array created a SAR Toolbox to enable customers to develop their own SAR applications. The SAR Toolbox is complemented by our UAV Technology course that highlights the utility of SAR and image fusion when used in combination with Unmanned Air Vehicles. Our WinSAR processor runs under Microsoft Windows® and is an invaluable tool to increase customer competency in this advanced imaging technology.
Array actively seeks like-minded companies with complementary capabilities as international teaming partners. For more information about Array’s current and future technologies, contact us at:
Array Systems Computing Inc.
1120 Finch Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 3H7
Phone: (416) 736-0900
Fax: (416) 736-4715
E-mail: marketing@array.ca
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