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Behavioral SciencesPsychology

An Examination of SAR Image Interpretation Aids: Magnification and an Information Window

Authors: Pe'erly Setter; Hadas Marciano; Maya Lipkin-Goldberg; Joel Norman; HAIFA UNIV (ISRAEL) INST OF INFORMATION PROCESSING AND DECISION MAKING
Abstract:
This study examined the image interpretation performance of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery analysts on images that contained Assisted Target Recognition (ATR) designations. The purposes of the study were: 1) to compare the performance of the analysts using one of two magnification methods, a moving magnifier (simulated magnifying glass), or a magnification window at the side of the display; 2) to examine the benefit of adding an information window at the side of the display which included an optical image, a SAR image, and sketches of the vehicles used in the study. These two purposes were combined in the study's design. The design consisted of two parts: in the first part, 25 analysts interpreted 72 images; and in the second part, the eye-movements of 9 analysts were monitored as they carried out the same task.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Interim rept. Feb 2007-Jan 2008
Pages: 44
Report Date: Jan 2008
Contract Number: FA8650-04-D-6405 FA865004D6405
Report Number: A506615
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