Synergistic use of multitemporal RAMP,ICESat and GPS to construct an accurate DEM of the Larsemann Hills region,Antarctica

An enhanced digital elevation model (DEM) of the Larsemann Hills region, east Antarctica, is constructed synergistically by using highly accurate ground-based GPS measurements, satellite-derived laser altimetry (GLAS/ICESat) and Radarsat Antarctic Mapping Project (RAMPv2) DEM-based point elevation dataset. Our DEM has a vertical accuracy of about 1.5 times better than RAMPv2 DEM and seven times better than GLAS/ICESAT-based DEM. The accuracy is improved by validating the RAMPv2 DEM elevation by supplementing with GLAS/ICESat and DGPS survey data, when compared to that of DEM constructed by using GLAS/ICESat or RAMPv2 alone. With the use of accurate GPS data as ground control points reference elevations, the DEM extracted is much more accurate with least mean RMSE of 34.5 m than that constructed by using a combination of GLAS/ICESat and RAMPv2 as true reference. The newly constructed DEM 7 achieves highest accuracy with the least average elevation difference of 0.27 m calculated using 46 ground reference points. Available DEMs of Antarctic region generated by using radar altimetry and the Antarctic Digital Database indicate elevation variations in the range of 50–100 m, which necessitates the generation of local DEM and its validation by using ground truth. This is our first attempt of fusing multi-temporal, multi-sensor and multi-source elevation data to generate a DEM of any part of Antarctica, in order to address the ice elevation change to infer the ice mass balance. Our approach focuses on the strengths of each elevation data source to produce an accurate DEM.     

基于数字地图预处理的低空突防飞行路线规划

地形跟随/地形规避/威胁回避TF/TA²(Terrain Following, Terrain Avoidance, Threat Avoidance)路线规划是低空突防研究的关键技术.地形信息存贮在数字地图中.为保证所设计路线对飞行器来说是可实现的,研究了数字地图的预处理,把地形、威胁及飞行器性能等信息融合构造了虚拟的地形表面.预处理包括数据文件压缩、威胁信息转化为地形信息、数据插值、及地形的平滑处理.通过设计综合TF/TA²的指标函数、根据A^*算法对其转化,并采用优化方法,可实现三维TF/TA²路线规划.仿真结果证明了算法的有效性.     

高光谱遥感地形影响建模与仿真

针对地形起伏对高光谱遥感图像几何变形和辐射变化的影响,建立高光谱遥感地形影响模型.该模型利用传感器位置、姿态和视场角建立模拟图像像元坐标和地面空间坐标之间的成像几何关系,利用地表反射率、数字高程模型等数据,考虑大气辐射传输过程,计算起伏地形下传感器入瞳辐亮度图像,并经过空间分辨率转换,生成最终遥感模拟图像,实现高光谱遥感地形影响精确建模.利用西藏驱龙地区Hyperion数据和其它相关数据进行仿真分析,将模拟图像和原始图像进行对比,结果比较吻合,表明该模型具有较好的模拟效果.     

小视场星敏感器量测延时滤波算法

针对小视场（NFOV）星敏感器用于姿态估计时存在的量测延时情况,提出了一种用于解决量测延时的鲁棒扩展卡尔曼滤波（REKF）算法。根据最小方差准则的思想求解各方差的最小上界,通过最小上界确定滤波增益,设计的REKF算法可以有效解决量测延时问题,提高了姿态估计的精度。对REKF算法进行了仿真验证,结果表明:该算法优于常规加性扩展卡尔曼滤波（AEKF）算法、鲁棒有界时域滤波（RFHF）算法及鲁棒卡尔曼滤波（RKF）算法,能较好解决非线性系统存在的量测延时问题,验证了该算法的有效性。      

Bayesian network-based extraction of lunar impact craters from optical images and DEM data

Impact craters are among the most noticeable geomorphological features on the planetary surface and yield significant information about terrain evolution and the history of the solar system. Thus, the recognition of impact craters is an important branch of modern planetary studies. Aiming at addressing problems associated with the insufficient and inaccurate detection of lunar impact craters, a decision fusion method within the Bayesian network (BN) framework is developed in this paper to handle multi-source information from both optical images and associated digital elevation model (DEM) data. First, we implement the edge-based method for efficiently searching crater candidates which are the image patches that can potentially contain impact craters. Secondly, the multi-source representations of an impact crater derived from both optical images and DEM data are proposed and constructed to quantitatively describe the two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) morphology, consisting of Histogram of Oriented Gradient (HOG), Histogram of Multi-scale Slope (HMS) and Histogram of Multi-scale Aspect (HMA). Finally, a BN-based framework integrates the multi-source representations of impact craters, which can provide reductant and complementary information, for distinguishing craters from non-craters. To evaluate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed method, experiments were conducted on three lunar scenes using both orthoimages from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and DEM data acquired by the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA). Experimental results demonstrate that integrating optical images with DEM data significantly decreases the number of false positives compared with using optical images alone, with F₁-score of 84.8% on average. Moreover, compared with other existing fusion methods, our proposed method was quite advantageous especially for the detection of small-scale craters with diameters less than 1000 m.     

无人平台复杂地形探测的视触融合方法

为提高无人平台在复杂环境中的地形探测能力以及解决在小样本数据下识别地形困难的问题,提出了一种无人平台复杂地形探测的视触融合方法。在原始宽度学习的基础上,建立了多模态级联特征节点宽度学习框架。首先进行触觉和视觉初步特征提取和融合特征提取,随后将融合特征矩阵经宽度学习分类器得到地形识别的结果。最后,在自建的视觉-触觉地形 (V-T2)数据集进行了实验验证。结果表明,相比于传统的融合算法,提出的融合算法有很好的准确性和鲁棒性,为无人平台地形探测提供了有效的策略。     

Adjustment of systematic errors in ALS data through surface matching

Surface matching is a well researched topic in both Computer Vision (CV) and terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) or ground based light detection and ranging (LiDAR), but the extent of the range images derived from these technologies is typically orders of magnitude smaller than those derived from airborne laser scanning (ALS), also known as airborne LiDAR. Iterative closest point (ICP) and its variants have been successfully used to align and register multiple overlapping views of the range images for CV and TLS applications. However, many challenges are encountered in applying the ICP approach to ALS data sets. In this paper, we address these issues, explore the possibility of automating the algorithm, and present a technique to adjust systematic discrepancies in overlapping strips, using geometrical attributes in a given terrain. In this method, the ALS point samples used in the algorithm are selected depending on their ability to constrain the relative movement between the overlapping laser strips. The points from overlapping strips are matched through modified point to plane based on the ICP method.     

Co-registration of Chang’E-1 stereo images and laser altimeter data with crossover adjustment and image sensor model refinement

Topographic information is of fundamental importance for various scientific investigations in lunar and planetary exploration. To provide high-precision, seamless mapping capability, it is critical to co-register image and altimetry data, the two major data sources for topographic modeling. This paper presents a method for co-registration of Chang’E-1 (CE-1) stereo images and laser altimeter (LAM) data with crossover adjustment and refinement of the image sensor model. The crossover adjustment is tested in a larger area (0–60°N, 50–0°W); the image refinement and co-registration with LAM data are tested in an area (46.2–50.0°N, 31.8–28.8°W) within the larger area. Experimental results demonstrate that this co-registration reduces the mean differences of inconsistency from more than 200 m to just 3.21 m in the Z direction of object space. In image space, the mean errors of homologous points both in the column and row directions are reduced to below 0.1 pixel. This indicates that the proposed crossover adjustment of LAM data and refinement of the CE-1 stereo image model can effectively improve co-registration of the two data sets.     

Mars entry guidance using a semi-analytical method

Future Mars missions may require improved landed accuracy to facilitate the landing site selection and finally access a region of complex terrain with high scientific return. This paper is to develop a novel, robust, and precision entry guidance algorithm for Mars entry vehicles with low lift-to-drag ratios. In the presence of large uncertainties, the entry terminal point controller algorithm can encounter severe performance degradation due to: (1) the small perturbation assumption, and (2) theoretically ignoring deviations in the atmospheric-density model, aerodynamic-force model, etc. Based on numerical technologies and the classical variation method (VM), this work develops a semi-analytical (SA) algorithm, in which combined effects of several dynamic uncertainties now can be addressed. The terminal-downrange error is predicted by a numerical predictor such that the dependence on the reference trajectory can be reduced and then the issue caused by the small perturbation assumption can be addressed. Such a predicted terminal-downrange error is finally corrected by an analytical corrector, which is designed by the VM. It is indicative that there can be no numerical iterations in the SA algorithm. Numerical results demonstrate the effectiveness of the SA algorithm.     

基于深度神经网络的空间目标结构识别

利用空间目标雷达散射截面(Radar Cross Section, RCS)序列开展空间目标结构识别是空间态势感知的重要组成部分。文章针对 RCS序列受目标物理特性、姿态特性影响大,序列信号非平稳特征明显的问题,利用深度神经网络（Deep Neural Network,DNN）算法解决空间目标结构特征识别的问题;针对特征提取不具区分度的问题,提出利用分形分析提取RCS序列的分数维特征,并利用Fisher判决率对传统特征进行选取;介绍了DNN算法以及数据处理过程;最后,利用一组仿真测试数据对算法进行了仿真验证。分析结果表明,DNN算法在解决利用RCS序列进行目标结构识别这一问题中具有鲁棒性强、识别准确的特点。     

基于DEM的星载SAR图像模拟以及用于图像精校正

根据星载SAR的距离-多普勒成像原理对DEM的三维位置点进行成像几何位置的计算,然后根据经验公式给出了雷达后向散射系数的模拟方法。针对DEM格网间隔和SAR图像分辨率的不同,以及由于侧视成像雷达的特点而导致山区的迎坡和背坡模拟图像点密度不均匀等问题,采用了基于DEM格网点内插的算法。最后应用模拟的SAR图像和真实图像匹配来实现星载SAR图像的几何精校正处理。通过采用RADARSAT的实际图像进行了图像的模拟和几何校正,证明了方法的可行性。     

两种用于NS-DSMC耦合方法的连续失效参数对比

NS-DSMC（Navier Stokes-Direct Simulation Monte Carlo）耦合方法是计算连续-稀薄跨流域流动的主要方法,应用过程中如何确定连续流域和稀薄流域的界面是此方法的关键问题之一,界面位置通常通过连续失效参数来判定.为合理选择连续失效参数,对目前广泛使用的两种连续失效参数Kn_Q和B参数进行了理论上的分析和比较,表明虽然他们建立的出发点不同,但在数学形式上具有一定相似性.通过圆柱绕流问题的数值试验进一步验证了两种连续失效参数具有一定对应关系.Kn_Q和B两种连续失效参数在NS-DSMC耦合方法中应用效果相差不大,但Kn_Q 的阈值0.05适用范围较广,而B参数的阈值对不同流动问题会有变化.      

Snow depth retrieval by using robust estimation algorithm to perform multi-SNR and multi-system fusion in GNSS-IR

Global Navigation Satellite System Interferometric Reflectometry (GNSS-IR) technology provides a new means of snow depth detection. Multi-satellite and multi-Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) provide more data for daily high-precision snow depth retrieval, but also face the problem of data fusion and effective utilization. Therefore, this study proposes a robust estimation algorithm based on multi-satellite and multi-SNR fusion applied to the observations of a GNSS station in Alaska. This study uses four solutions (S_avg, S_med, S_{RE_avg} and S_{RE_med}) to carry out multi-system fusion snow depth inversion and precision comparison research. The S_avg has more obvious disadvantages, which is not suitable for snow depth assessment. The S_{RE_avg} and S_{RE_med} have better snow depth retrieval effects in the snowy periods. The correlation coefficient (R), root mean square error (RMSE) and mean error (ME) of the calculated snow depth using the robust estimation algorithm with respect to the nearest in-situ measurements reached 0.759, 3.7 cm and ?1.4 cm, respectively. Compared with the S_med, the R is increased by 2.0 %, the RMSE corresponds to an improvement of 2.6 %. Moreover, the ME of the snow depth retrievals, as an indicator of the measurement bias, has significantly decreased by 6.7 %. The result also shows that the snow depth inversion by the robust estimation algorithm is more consistent with the in-situ measurements, further extending and advancing the optimal algorithm for snow depth retrieval.     

Two-level optimization approach for Mars orbital long-duration,large non-coplanar rendezvous phasing maneuvers

A relative dynamics equation-set based on orbital element differences with J₂ effects is derived, based on which a two-level approach is proposed to optimize the Mars orbital rendezvous phasing with a large difference in the initial ascending node. The up-level problem uses the revolution deviation between the target spacecraft and the chaser as the design variable, and employs a linear search to find the optimum. The low-level problem uses the maneuver revolutions, locations, and impulses as the design variables, and is solved using a hybrid genetic algorithm combined with sequential quadratic programming. To improve the solution accuracy, an iteration method is developed to satisfy the terminal constraints of the absolute numerical integration trajectory. Test cases involving Mars sample return missions with large initial node differences are presented, which show that the relative dynamics, two-level optimization model, and hybrid optimization algorithm are efficient and robust. Compared with previously published results, the total velocity increment has been further reduced by utilizing this proposed approach. It is found that a five-impulse plan requires the least quantity of propellant, and a propellant-optimal minimum rendezvous duration exists for this long-duration, large non-coplanar rendezvous problem.     

基于SRCKF的多传感器融合自适应鲁棒算法

为解决模型误差和异常量测值发生时平方根容积卡尔曼滤波（SRCKF）算法滤波性能下降甚至滤波发散的问题,提出了一种多传感器融合自适应鲁棒算法。基于新息协方差匹配原则设计了鲁棒子系统以抑制量测异常值,同时为克服模型误差使用基于新息修正的低复杂度自适应SRCKF(LCASRCKF)算法设计了自适应子系统,根据2种子系统的特点和局限提出全局融合架构,使系统可以充分平衡并利用滤波过程中先验的模型预测值信息和后验的量测值信息,最终降低估计误差。仿真结果表明：相比鲁棒多渐消因子容积卡尔曼滤波（RMCKF）等算法,所提融合算法在滤波精度、稳定性和收敛速度等方面有明显优势。     

Forecasting the geomagnetic activity of the Dst index using multiscale radial basis function networks

The Dst index is a key parameter which characterises the disturbance of the geomagnetic field in magnetic storms. Modelling of the Dst index is thus very important for the analysis of the geomagnetic field. A data-based modelling approach, aimed at obtaining efficient models from limited input–output observational data, provides a powerful tool for analysing and forecasting geomagnetic activities including the prediction of the Dst index. In this study, the process of the Dst index is treated to be a structure-unknown system, where the solar wind parameter (VBs) and the solar wind dynamic pressure (P) are the system inputs, and the Dst index is the system output. A novel multiscale RBF (MSRBF) network is introduced to represent such a two-input and single-output system, where the Dst index is related to the solar wind parameter and the dynamic pressure, via a hybrid network model consisting of two submodels: a linear part that reflects the linear relationship between the output and the inputs, and a nonlinear part that captures the effect of the interacting contribution of past observations of the inputs and the output, on the current output. The proposed MSRBF network can easily be converted into a linear-in-the-parameters form and the training of the linear network model can easily be implemented using a forward orthogonal regression (FOR) algorithm. One advantage of the new MSRBF network, compared with traditional single scale RBF networks, is that the new network is more flexible for describing complex nonlinear dynamical systems.     

基于地形匹配的直升机低空飞行前视告警方法

为解决直升机低空飞行时的防撞告警问题,提出一种利用地形匹配来修正直升机与地形之间相对位置误差的前视告警方法。首先,利用直升机飞行动力学模型预测逃逸轨迹,在此基础上生成告警边界。然后,将机载地形数据库与雷达探测的高程数据从空域变换到频域,通过基于互功率谱算法的地形匹配方法计算得到直升机与地形的相对位置误差,以获取二者之间的准确相对位置。由于地形匹配效果受地形起伏程度影响,采用地形熵选择匹配区域方法在进行地形匹配前筛除地形起伏较小的匹配区域,以此提高匹配准确度。最后,基于UH-60直升机飞行动力学模型设置了1 000组对照算例进行告警方法仿真测试。仿真结果表明:采用所提告警方法的测试组相比于常规告警方法,虚警率降低约16%,告警成功率提高近30%。说明所提的前视告警方法能够有效实现直升机低空飞行防撞告警。      

基于三维最小二乘方法的空间直线度误差评定

空间直线度误差是评定机械产品精度的一项重要指标,实际工程中对空间直线度误差评定算法的精度要求越来越高.为了准确评定空间直线度误差,参照国家标准(GB/T 11336—2004),采用三维最小二乘方法建立了空间直线拟合的数学模型,并给出了该数学模型的精确解.基于最小二乘拟合中线,采用空间投影、坐标变换和格点法求得最小二乘中线包容圆柱面直径.采用数值算例验证了新方法的有效性.提出的空间直线度误差评定方法精度高、鲁棒性好且易于编程实现.     

基于空间注意力机制的行人再识别方法

行人再识别是图像检索领域的一个重要部分,但是由于行人姿态各异、背景复杂等因素,导致提取到的行人特征鲁棒性和代表性不强,进而影响行人再识别的精度。在AlignedReID++算法基础上,提出了基于空间注意力机制的行人特征提取方法,应用在行人再识别中取得了很好的效果。首先,在特征提取部分,引入空间注意力机制来增强特征表达,同时抑制可能的噪声;其次,通过在卷积层中引入实例正则化层（IN）来辅助批正则化层（BN）对特征进行归一化处理,解决单一BN层对特征色调变化以及光照变化的不敏感性,提高特征提取对亮度、色调变化的鲁棒性;最后,在Market1501、DukeMTMC和CUHK03 3个行人再识别通用数据集上对所提改进模型进行测试评价。实验结果显示:改进后的模型在3个数据集上识别精度分别提升了2%、2.9%和5.1%,表明改进后的模型相较于改进前的模型,在精度以及鲁棒性上都有显著提高。