Road Detection in High-resolution SAR Images with Improved Multiple Feature Fusion

Jing Chen, Zegang Ding, Yangkai Wei*, Qiang Gao, Yong Li

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose a novel method for road region detection in high-resolution SAR images based on the fusion of multiple features. Compared with traditional SAR road detection methods with feature fusion, we exploit more useful features such as the standard deviation of directional radiance for distinguishing between roads and buildings or flatland. Then, the features are binarized with dynamic thresholds related to the cumulative possibility distribution of features. Finally, we define a membership parameter to fuse the binarized features and select the road candidate regions according to their geometric features, thereby ensuring better detection rate and lower false alarm rate. Experimental results of GF-3 SAR images show the effectiveness of the proposed method in the detection of both urban and suburban road regions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 International Radar Conference, RADAR 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728126609
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2019
Event2019 International Radar Conference, RADAR 2019 - Toulon, France
Duration: 23 Sept 201927 Sept 2019

Publication series

Name2019 International Radar Conference, RADAR 2019

Conference

Conference2019 International Radar Conference, RADAR 2019
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityToulon
Period23/09/1927/09/19

Keywords

  • GF-3 SAR images
  • dynamic thresholds
  • multiple features
  • road region detection

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Chen, J., Ding, Z., Wei, Y., Gao, Q., & Li, Y. (2019). Road Detection in High-resolution SAR Images with Improved Multiple Feature Fusion. In 2019 International Radar Conference, RADAR 2019 Article 9079137 (2019 International Radar Conference, RADAR 2019). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/RADAR41533.2019.171332