the impact of uas on remote sensing
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The Impact of S-UAS on Remote Sensing for Earth Science
A Conceptual Perspective Christopher D. Lippitt, PhD, CMS-RS
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies University of New Mexico
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Economies of Scale: Digital Cameras
Source: www.keithwiley.com 2
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Economies of Scale: Digital Cameras
Source: 6sight 3
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Economies of Scale: Platforms
Source: US-DOT 4
Manned Ultralights
Pseudo-Satellites MAMEs
HALEs
LASEs
Fleets
Rotary-wing
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Economies of Scale: Platforms
Source: US-DOT 5
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More Data
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Messier Data
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Messier Data
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What does that mean for our ability to observe?
• Remote Sensing Models provide one way in which we can conceptualize the impact of UAS imaging on Remote Sensing for earth Science.
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Remote Sensing Models
Adapted from Lippitt, C.D., D.A. Stow, and K. Clarke, In Press. International Journal of Remote Sensing
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Adapted from Lippitt, C.D., D.A. Stow, and K. Clarke, In Press. International Journal of Remote Sensing
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Sensor: Spatial
• Unprecedented spatial resolutions – Low quality optics: spatial resolution ≠ GSD
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Sensor: Spectral
• Most S-UAS carry visible-NIR range sensors
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Sensor: Temporal Full automation holds potential to make dramatically increase temporal resolution
Coulter et al. 2012. A new paradigm for persistent wide area surveillance. In: Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Homeland Security Technologies, November 13-15, 2012, Waltham, Massachusetts.
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Sensor: Radiometric
• Many chips >12-bit, but codecs compress to 8 • Bayer Arrays interpolate • No standardization in collection process
Source: Gizmag.com
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The Scene
• Discrete Vs Continuous
• H Vs L • Simple Vs Complex • Deterministic Vs
Empirical • Direct Vs Indirect
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The Scene
• Spatial Resolution Dramatically expands range of Discrete Scenes
• “H” becomes the dominant paradigm
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The Scene
Elements of Interpretation Machine Tone/Color Texture Size Shape Pattern Context Man
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The Scene
• Variability in radiometric quality favors Empirical, Indirect Models
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Atmosphere
• Low altitude acquisitions limit the impact of atmospheric absorption and scattering on samples
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What does Strahler’s model tell us?
• Hyper-spatial data means OBIA methods and other “H” appropriate processing methods
• Low radiometric resolution favors empirical methods
• Low spectral resolution favors indirect inference
• Increases in temporal resolution likely the most significant benefit to earth science
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The Remote Sensing Communication Model
Adapted from Lippitt, C.D., D.A. Stow, and K. Clarke, In Press. International Journal of Remote Sensing
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Effective Communication
According to Shannon and Weaver the accurate transmission of symbols (i.e., Technical problem), the proper interpretation of those symbols into a given meaning (i.e., Semantic problem) the effect of the receipt of those interpreted symbols (i.e., Effectiveness problem)
A Remote Sensing System data delivered to an analyst must accurately characterize the phenomena of interest analyst must properly interpret those data into information that is relevant to the user the information must produce an effect when delivered to the user
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Effective Communication Level A the technical problem of acquiring, transmitting, storing, and distributing remote sensing data of appropriate spectral, spatial, radiometric, and temporal resolution of sufficient fidelity (Schott 1997) to address a given information requirement. Level B the problem of interpreting those data into information of an appropriate type, reliability, and timeliness to meet the information requirement of a given user. Level C the problem of employing the supplied information in a decision process which produced a tangible effect
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RSS Capacity
Adapted from Lippitt, C.D., D.A. Stow, and K. Clarke, In Press. International Journal of Remote Sensing
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RSS Capacity
TRSS = total time required to produce information TAC = total time of concurrent acquisition and transmission TCR = total time of concurrent transmission and interpretation TU = time required to deliver the information to a decision maker (i.e., user)
Permits a prior estimation of information timeliness and evaluation of RSS sensitivity to changes in configuration
Adapted from Lippitt, C.D., D.A. Stow, and K. Clarke, In Press. International Journal of Remote Sensing
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From a Communication Perspective Level A UAS change the types of data we can collect, and subsequently the scenes and types of information, that can be collected/observed Level B Methods for H resolution scenes are (relatively) rudimentary OBIA still new Structure-from-motion (aerial triangulation) Manual interpretation still has a (potentially significant) role Level C S-UAS allows user to control acquisition – a double edged sword Data are often familiar, and thus can facilitate trust
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Channel Capacity
• Massive data quantity restricts processing/exploitation • Sensors collect limited areas, necessitating
coordination to cover large areas in a timely way
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What does the RSCM tell us?
• Methods for H resolution scenes needs development
• Intuitive interpretation and localized collection may improve ability of some users’ ability to effectively leverage results by improving trust
• Massive data quantities necessitate scalable processing infrastructures/methods
• Small collection rates point toward the need for multi-system coordination to improve timeliness of collection
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Bottlenecks to realizing the potential
• Development of “H” resolution processing methods
• Full automation/coordination of acquisition • Development of miniaturized infrared and
metric cameras • Cloud/distributed processing & interpretation
methods