A major challenge of remote infrastructure classification is to distinguish pavements from roofs. We proposed that, due to their differing thermal masses, these elements will heat and cool differently. Therefore, their thermal infrared (IR) signatures will differ throughout a 24-hour cycle. We propose a method to rapidly identify urban infrastructure that will assist the Future Force in dominating the urban battlespace to the same degree that the current force dominates ...
The purpose of this study was to determine whether hyperspectral (thermal/IR) data could be used to characterize infrastructure in the urban battlespace. The Future Force needs to dominate the urban battlespace to the same degree that the current force dominates open terrain. This can be accomplished by enabling greater Urban Battlespace Environment (U-BE) awareness through the decision phases of USECT (Understand, Shape, Engage, Consolidate, Transition). The Future Force needs tools ...
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