Abstract
In this letter, we propose a method to reduce the number of false alarms in a wavelength–resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) change detection scheme by using a convolutional neural network (CNN). The detection is performed in two steps: change analysis and object classification. A simple technique for wavelength–resolution SAR change detection is implemented to extract potential targets from the image of interest. A CNN is then used for classifying the change map detections as either a target or nontarget, further reducing the false alarm rate (FAR). The scheme is tested for the CARABAS-II data set, where only three false alarms over a testing area of 96 km <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup> are reported while still sustaining a probability of detection above 96%. We also show that the network can still reduce the FAR even when the flight heading of the SAR system measurement campaign differs by up to 100° between the images used for training and test.
Highlights
T HE use of multitemporal synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images, i.e., SAR images acquired in the same geographical area but at different time instants, has provided solutions for a wide range of remote sensing applications, such as climate monitoring and deforestation control
We considered the CARABAS-II data set, composed of 24 VHF UWB SAR images related to the same region in Sweden, and acquired at three different flight headings
The images collected with the flight headings of 225◦ and 230◦ are the most affected by radio frequency interference (RFI) since the antenna main lobe is pointing toward a TV transmitter located southeast of the test area [1]
Summary
T HE use of multitemporal synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images, i.e., SAR images acquired in the same geographical area but at different time instants, has provided solutions for a wide range of remote sensing applications, such as climate monitoring and deforestation control. Their use can be expanded for target detection: the image background can be suppressed by comparing SAR images from different flight passes, and the targets can be located considering a change detection analysis.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have