Rice Bacterial Infection Detection Using Ensemble Technique on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Images

Establishing a system for measuring plant health and bacterial infection is critical in agriculture.Previously,the farmers themselves,who observed them with their eyes and relied on their experience in analysis,which could have been incorrect.Plant inspection can determine which plants reflect the quantity of green light and near-infrared using infrared light,both visible and eye using a drone.The goal of this study was to create algorithms for assessing bacterial infections in rice using images from unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)with an ensemble classification technique.Convolution neural networks in unmanned aerial vehi-cles image were used.To convey this interest,the rice’s health and bacterial infec-tion inside the photo were detected.The project entailed using pictures to identify bacterial illnesses in rice.The shape and distinct characteristics of each infection were observed.Rice symptoms were defined using machine learning and image processing techniques.Two steps of a convolution neural network based on an image from a UAV were used in this study to determine whether this area will be affected by bacteria.The proposed algorithms can be utilized to classify the types of rice deceases with an accuracy rate of 89.84 percent.

Computational Intelligence Driven Secure Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Image Classification in Smart City Environment

Computational intelligence(CI)is a group of nature-simulated computationalmodels and processes for addressing difficult real-life problems.The CI is useful in the UAV domain as it produces efficient,precise,and rapid solutions.Besides,unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV)developed a hot research topic in the smart city environment.Despite the benefits of UAVs,security remains a major challenging issue.In addition,deep learning(DL)enabled image classification is useful for several applications such as land cover classification,smart buildings,etc.This paper proposes novel meta-heuristics with a deep learning-driven secure UAV image classification(MDLS-UAVIC)model in a smart city environment.Themajor purpose of the MDLS-UAVIC algorithm is to securely encrypt the images and classify them into distinct class labels.The proposedMDLS-UAVIC model follows a two-stage process:encryption and image classification.The encryption technique for image encryption effectively encrypts the UAV images.Next,the image classification process involves anXception-based deep convolutional neural network for the feature extraction process.Finally,shuffled shepherd optimization(SSO)with a recurrent neural network(RNN)model is applied for UAV image classification,showing the novelty of the work.The experimental validation of the MDLS-UAVIC approach is tested utilizing a benchmark dataset,and the outcomes are examined in various measures.It achieved a high accuracy of 98%.

Tree species classification using deep learning and RGB optical images obtained by an unmanned aerial vehicle

The diversity of tree species and the complexity of land use in cities create challenging issues for tree species classification.The combination of deep learning methods and RGB optical images obtained by unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs) provides a new research direction for urban tree species classification.We proposed an RGB optical image dataset with 10 urban tree species,termed TCC10,which is a benchmark for tree canopy classification(TCC).TCC10 dataset contains two types of data:tree canopy images with simple backgrounds and those with complex backgrounds.The objective was to examine the possibility of using deep learning methods(AlexNet,VGG-16,and ResNet-50) for individual tree species classification.The results of convolutional neural networks(CNNs) were compared with those of K-nearest neighbor(KNN) and BP neural network.Our results demonstrated:(1) ResNet-50 achieved an overall accuracy(OA) of 92.6% and a kappa coefficient of 0.91 for tree species classification on TCC10 and outperformed AlexNet and VGG-16.(2) The classification accuracy of KNN and BP neural network was less than70%,while the accuracy of CNNs was relatively higher.(3)The classification accuracy of tree canopy images with complex backgrounds was lower than that for images with simple backgrounds.For the deciduous tree species in TCC10,the classification accuracy of ResNet-50 was higher in summer than that in autumn.Therefore,the deep learning is effective for urban tree species classification using RGB optical images.

Estimation of chlorophyll content in Brassica napus based on unmanned aerial vehicle images

The chlorophyll content has a direct effect on photosynthesis of crops.In order to explore a quick and convenient method for estimating the chlorophyll content of Brassica napus and facilitate efficient crop monitoring,we measured the actual value of chlorophyll with a SPAD-502 chlorophyll detector,and collected aerial images of B.napus with an unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)carrying a RGB camera in this study.The total number of 270samples collected images were divided into regions according to the planting conditions of different B.napus varieties in the field.Then,according to the empirical formula,there were 36 colors’characteristic parameters calculated and combined.To estimate the chlorophyll content of rape,189 samples were included in the modeling set,while the other 81 samples were enrolled in the validation set for testing the accuracy of this model.After the combination of R(red),G(green)and B(blue)color channels,the results showed that the color characteristics B/(R+G),b,B/G,(G-B)/(G+B),g-b were highly connected with the measured value of chlorophyll SPAD,and the correlation coefficient between the combination based on B/(R+G)and SPAD value was 0.747.With R2=0.805,RMSE=3.343,and RE=6.84%,the regression model created using random forest had superior outcomes,according to the model comparison.This study offers a new method for quickly estimating the amount of chlorophyll in rapeseed and a workable reference for crop monitoring using the UAV platform.

Road Traffic Monitoring from Aerial Images Using Template Matching and Invariant Features

Road traffic monitoring is an imperative topic widely discussed among researchers.Systems used to monitor traffic frequently rely on cameras mounted on bridges or roadsides.However,aerial images provide the flexibility to use mobile platforms to detect the location and motion of the vehicle over a larger area.To this end,different models have shown the ability to recognize and track vehicles.However,these methods are not mature enough to produce accurate results in complex road scenes.Therefore,this paper presents an algorithm that combines state-of-the-art techniques for identifying and tracking vehicles in conjunction with image bursts.The extracted frames were converted to grayscale,followed by the application of a georeferencing algorithm to embed coordinate information into the images.The masking technique eliminated irrelevant data and reduced the computational cost of the overall monitoring system.Next,Sobel edge detection combined with Canny edge detection and Hough line transform has been applied for noise reduction.After preprocessing,the blob detection algorithm helped detect the vehicles.Vehicles of varying sizes have been detected by implementing a dynamic thresholding scheme.Detection was done on the first image of every burst.Then,to track vehicles,the model of each vehicle was made to find its matches in the succeeding images using the template matching algorithm.To further improve the tracking accuracy by incorporating motion information,Scale Invariant Feature Transform(SIFT)features have been used to find the best possible match among multiple matches.An accuracy rate of 87%for detection and 80%accuracy for tracking in the A1 Motorway Netherland dataset has been achieved.For the Vehicle Aerial Imaging from Drone(VAID)dataset,an accuracy rate of 86%for detection and 78%accuracy for tracking has been achieved.

3D modeling of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Tilt Photogrammetry

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAV)tilt photogrammetry technology can quickly acquire image data in a short time.This technology has been widely used in all walks of life with the rapid development in recent years especially in the rapid acquisition of high-resolution remote sensing images,because of its advantages of high efficiency,reliability,low cost and high precision.Fully using the UAV tilt photogrammetry technology,the construction image progress can be observed by stages,and the construction site can be reasonably and optimally arranged through three-dimensional modeling to create a civilized,safe and tidy construction environment.

A Systematic Literature Review of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approaches for Spectral Image Classification in Agricultural Applications Using Aerial Photography

Recently,there has been a notable surge of interest in scientific research regarding spectral images.The potential of these images to revolutionize the digital photography industry,like aerial photography through Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs),has captured considerable attention.One encouraging aspect is their combination with machine learning and deep learning algorithms,which have demonstrated remarkable outcomes in image classification.As a result of this powerful amalgamation,the adoption of spectral images has experienced exponential growth across various domains,with agriculture being one of the prominent beneficiaries.This paper presents an extensive survey encompassing multispectral and hyperspectral images,focusing on their applications for classification challenges in diverse agricultural areas,including plants,grains,fruits,and vegetables.By meticulously examining primary studies,we delve into the specific agricultural domains where multispectral and hyperspectral images have found practical use.Additionally,our attention is directed towards utilizing machine learning techniques for effectively classifying hyperspectral images within the agricultural context.The findings of our investigation reveal that deep learning and support vector machines have emerged as widely employed methods for hyperspectral image classification in agriculture.Nevertheless,we also shed light on the various issues and limitations of working with spectral images.This comprehensive analysis aims to provide valuable insights into the current state of spectral imaging in agriculture and its potential for future advancements.

Automatic area estimation of algal blooms in water bodies from UAV images using texture analysis

Algal blooms,the spread of algae on the surface of water bodies,have adverse effects not only on aquatic ecosystems but also on human life.The adverse effects of harmful algal blooms(HABs)necessitate a convenient solution for detection and monitoring.Unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)have recently emerged as a tool for algal bloom detection,efficiently providing on-demand images at high spatiotemporal resolutions.This study developed an image processing method for algal bloom area estimation from the aerial images(obtained from the internet)captured using UAVs.As a remote sensing method of HAB detection,analysis,and monitoring,a combination of histogram and texture analyses was used to efficiently estimate the area of HABs.Statistical features like entropy(using the Kullback-Leibler method)were emphasized with the aid of a gray-level co-occurrence matrix.The results showed that the orthogonal images demonstrated fewer errors,and the morphological filter best detected algal blooms in real time,with a precision of 80%.This study provided efficient image processing approaches using on-board UAVs for HAB monitoring.

Adaptive cropping shallow attention network for defect detection of bridge girder steel using unmanned aerial vehicle images

Bridges are an important part of railway infrastructure and need regular inspection and maintenance.Using unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)technology to inspect railway infrastructure is an active research issue.However,due to the large size of UAV images,flight distance,and height changes,the object scale changes dramatically.At the same time,the elements of interest in railway bridges,such as bolts and corrosion,are small and dense objects,and the sample data set is seriously unbalanced,posing great challenges to the accurate detection of defects.In this paper,an adaptive cropping shallow attention network(ACSANet)is proposed,which includes an adaptive cropping strategy for large UAV images and a shallow attention network for small object detection in limited samples.To enhance the accuracy and generalization of the model,the shallow attention network model integrates a coordinate attention(CA)mechanism module and an alpha intersection over union(α-IOU)loss function,and then carries out defect detection on the bolts,steel surfaces,and railings of railway bridges.The test results show that the ACSANet model outperforms the YOLOv5s model using adaptive cropping strategy in terms of the total mAP(an evaluation index)and missing bolt mAP by 5%and 30%,respectively.Also,compared with the YOLOv5s model that adopts the common cropping strategy,the total mAP and missing bolt mAP are improved by 10%and 60%,respectively.Compared with the YOLOv5s model without any cropping strategy,the total mAP and missing bolt mAP are improved by 40%and 67%,respectively.

Multi-temporal NDVI analysis using UAV images of tree crowns in a northern Mexican pine-oak forest

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV)for forest monitoring has grown significantly in recent years,providing information with high spatial resolution and temporal versatility.UAV with multispectral sensors allow the use of indexes such as the normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI),which determines the vigor,physiological stress and photo synthetic activity of vegetation.This study aimed to analyze the spectral responses and variations of NDVI in tree crowns,as well as their correlation with climatic factors over the course of one year.The study area encompassed a 1.6-ha site in Durango,Mexico,where Pinus cembroides,Pinus engelmannii,and Quercus grisea coexist.Multispectral images were acquired with UAV and information on meteorological variables was obtained from NASA/POWER database.An ANOVA explored possible differences in NDVI among the three species.Pearson correlation was performed to identify the linear relationship between NDVI and meteorological variables.Significant differences in NDVI values were found at the genus level(Pinus and Quercus),possibly related to the physiological features of the species and their phenology.Quercus grisea had the lowest NDVI values throughout the year which may be attributed to its sensitivity to relative humidity and temperatures.Although the use of UAV with a multispectral sensor for NDVI monitoring allowed genera differentiation,in more complex forest analyses hyperspectral and LiDAR sensors should be integrated,as well other vegetation indexes be considered.

Remote sensing image encryption algorithm based on novel hyperchaos and an elliptic curve cryptosystem

Remote sensing images carry crucial ground information,often involving the spatial distribution and spatiotemporal changes of surface elements.To safeguard this sensitive data,image encryption technology is essential.In this paper,a novel Fibonacci sine exponential map is designed,the hyperchaotic performance of which is particularly suitable for image encryption algorithms.An encryption algorithm tailored for handling the multi-band attributes of remote sensing images is proposed.The algorithm combines a three-dimensional synchronized scrambled diffusion operation with chaos to efficiently encrypt multiple images.Moreover,the keys are processed using an elliptic curve cryptosystem,eliminating the need for an additional channel to transmit the keys,thus enhancing security.Experimental results and algorithm analysis demonstrate that the algorithm offers strong security and high efficiency,making it suitable for remote sensing image encryption tasks.

Using unmanned aerial vehicles with thermal-image acquisition cameras for animal surveys:a case study on the Sichuan snub-nosed monkey in the Qinling Mountains

Following significant developments in technology,alternative devices have been applied in fieldwork for animal and plant surveys.Thermal-image acquisition cameras installed on unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)have been used in animal surveys in the wilderness.This article demonstrates an example of how UAVs can be used in high mountainous regions,presenting a case study on the Sichuan snub-nosed monkey with a detection rate of 65.19%for positive individual identification.It also presents a model that can prospectively predict population size for a given animal species,which is based on combined initial work using UAVs and traditional surveys on the ground.A great potential advantage of UAVs is significantly shortening survey procedures,particularly for areas with high mountains and plateaus,such as the Himalayas,the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau,Hengduan Mountains,the Yunnan-Gui Plateau and Qinling Mountains in China,where carrying out a traditional survey is extremely difficult,so that species and population surveys,particularly for critically endangered animals,are largely absent.This lack of data has impacted the management of endangered animals as well as the formulation and amendment of conservation strategies.

基于时间序列植被指数的小麦条锈病抗性等级鉴定方法

条锈病严重影响小麦产量,培育抗条锈病的小麦品种至关重要。针对传统育种中抗性鉴定手段单一、效率低的问题,该研究提出了一种通过小麦冠层植被指数的时间序列实现对条锈病不同抗性等级的高效鉴定方法。该方法利用无人机采集自然发病的育种群体小麦(共600个样本,516个基因型)冠层多时相的光谱图像,使用随机蛙跳算法和ReliefF算法筛选出6个条锈病病害严重度的敏感特征:归一化色素叶绿素指数(normalized pigment chlorophyll index,NPCI)、沃尔贝克指数(woebbecke index,WI)、叶绿素红边指数(chlorophyll index rededge,CIrededge)、绿大气抵抗植被指数(green atmospherically resistant index,GARI)、归一化差分植被指数(normalized difference vi,NDVI)、叶绿素绿指数(chlorophyll index green,CIgreen),这些敏感特征在试验群体中的时间序列符合条锈病的发病规律,验证了其作为条锈病发病严重度敏感特征的有效性;基于支持向量机(support vector machine,SVM)算法使用上述敏感特征建立条锈病病害严重度等级分类模型,在测试集的表现中,与使用未经过筛选的原始特征所建立的模型相比在精度、平均准确率、平均召回率和F1分数上分别仅下降6.2%、3.3%、2.7%、4.0%,证明了所筛选敏感特征的有效性;针对一般机器学习算法难以捕捉不同抗性等级样本之间较小的特征变化差异的问题,提出了一种从植被指数时间序列转化生成的二维图像中提取特征实现条锈病抗性等级分类的方法。将敏感特征中能够较好区分不同抗病等级的4个时间序列植被指数(NPCI、GARI、NDVI、WI),通过格拉姆角场方法生成格拉姆角和场图像,并制作成数据集,使用DenseNet121网络进行训练,以实现不同条锈病抗病等级的分类。建立的条锈病抗性等级分类模型中,由NPCI时间序列图像建立的分类模型测试效果最佳,其准确率为0.837,召回率为0.834,F1分数可达0.833,能够较好地实现对群体小麦不同品种(系)的条锈病抗性等级差异的区分,表明基于光谱植被指数时间序列的小麦条锈病抗性等级识别方法可以用于小麦抗病育种中抗性等级的鉴定,并可为其他作物的病害抗性等级鉴定提供一定的参考。

基于三维卷积残差网络的无人机高光谱岩性分类

岩性识别和分类是地质学、资源勘查等不可或缺的环节,高光谱遥感的兴起为岩性识别提供新的思路。利用机器学习挖掘岩石高光谱图像中的信息从而准确识别岩性,这具有重要的应用价值。目前用机器学习的方法实现岩石的高光谱影像分类研究中,缺少对空间和光谱信息的充分利用,因此本文使用了一种加入注意力机制的三维卷积残差网络结构,能够有效提取岩石高光谱图像的空间、光谱特征以及空谱联合特征。本实验利用无人机搭载高光谱传感器采集了10种不同类型的岩石样本影像,应用该算法对岩石高光谱图像进行分类。实验结果表明:该算法与传统机器学习算法SVM、RF和深度学习算法ResNet、3D CNN和SSRN相比具有更高的精度。

基于特征复用机制的航拍图像小目标检测算法

针对无人机(UAV)航拍图像检测存在的小目标检测精度低和模型参数量大的问题,提出轻量高效的航拍图像检测算法FS-YOLO.该算法以YOLOv8s为基准网络,通过降低通道维数和改进网络架构提出轻量的特征提取网络,实现对冗余特征信息的高效复用,在较少的参数量下产生更多特征图,提高模型对特征信息的提取和表达能力,同时显著减小模型大小.在特征融合阶段引入内容感知特征重组模块,加强对小目标显著语义信息的关注,提升网络对航拍图像的检测性能.使用无人机航拍数据集VisDrone进行实验验证,结果表明,所提算法以仅5.48 M的参数量实现了mAP0.5=47.0%的检测精度,比基准算法YOLOv8s的参数量降低了50.7%,精度提升了6.1%.在DIOR数据集上的实验表明,FS-YOLO的泛化能力较强,较其他先进算法更具竞争力.

基于偏振编码图像的低空伪装目标实时检测

偏振可以提高无人机的自主侦察能力,但易受到探测角度和目标材质的影响,从而降低偏振检测的鲁棒性。为此,提出一种基于偏振图像的低空伪装目标实时检测算法YOLO-P,采用融合多偏振方向信息的编码图像作为输入,应用三维卷积模块提取不同偏振方向图像之间的联系特征;引入特征增强模块对多层次特征进行进一步增强;采用跨层级特征聚合网络,充分利用不同尺度的特征信息,完成特征的有效聚合,最终联合多通道特征信息输出检测结果。构建包含10类目标的低空伪装目标偏振图像数据集PICO(Polarization Image of Camouflaged Objects)。在PICO数据集上的实验结果表明,新方法可以有效检测伪装目标,mAP_(0.5:0.95)达到52.0%,mAP_(0.5)达到91.5%,检测速率达到55.0帧/s,满足实时性要求。

高阶深度可分离无人机图像小目标检测算法

当前无人机图像中存在小目标数量众多、背景复杂的特点,目标检测中易造成漏检误检率较高的问题,针对这些问题,提出一种高阶深度可分离无人机图像小目标检测算法.首先,结合CSPNet结构与ConvMixer网络,深度可分离卷积核,获取梯度结合信息,并引入递归门控卷积C3模块,提升模型的高阶空间交互能力,增强网络对小目标的敏感度;其次,检测头采用两个头部进行解耦,分别输出特征图分类和位置信息,加快模型收敛速度;最后,使用边框损失函数EIoU,提高检测框精准度.在VisDrone2019数据集上的实验结果表明,该模型检测精度达到了35.1%,模型漏检率和误检率有明显下降,能够有效地应用于无人机图像小目标检测任务.在DOTA 1.0数据集和HRSID数据集上进行模型泛化能力测试,实验结果表明,该模型具有良好的鲁棒性.

基于无人机多光谱影像的云南松林蓄积量估测模型

【目的】无人机多光谱遥感影像较可见光影像具有更丰富的光谱信息,在森林蓄积量估测中具有较大潜力。以无人机载多光谱遥感影像为主要数据源,探索森林蓄积量的遥感估测模型,以克服传统地面调查工作量大、耗时长、成本高等弊端。【方法】以滇中地区典型天然云南松Pinusyunnanensis纯林为研究对象,利用无人机多光谱影像提取单波段反射率、各类植被指数、纹理特征等,计算各特征变量的标准地均值;筛选与云南松林蓄积量相关性显著的特征变量,采用多元线性、随机森林、支持向量机建立云南松林蓄积量估测模型,以决定系数(R^(2))、平均绝对误差(E_(MA))、均方根误差(E_(RMS))、平均相对误差(EMR)评价模型精度。【结果】①3种模型中,随机森林的精度最高(R^(2)=0.89,E_(MA)=4.69 m^(3)·hm^(-2),E_(RMS)=5.45 m^(3)·hm^(-2),EMR=14.5%),其次为支持向量机(R^(2)=0.74,E_(MA)=5.27 m^(3)·hm^(-2),E_(RMS)=8.31 m^(3)·hm^(-2),EMR=13.1%),最低为多元线性回归模型(R^(2)=0.35,E_(MA)=10.12 m^(3)·hm^(-2),E_(RMS)=12.85 m^(3)·hm^(-2),EMR=28.1%);3种模型在测试集上的估测精度均有所降低,随机森林的模型表现最好,支持向量机次之,多元线性最差。②3种模型在云南松林蓄积量估测中均存在一定的低值高估和高值低估现象。③基于无人机多光谱影像估测云南松林蓄积量,纹理特征仍是不可忽视的重要因子。【结论】基于无人机多光谱影像,在不进行单木分割的情景下,提取标准地的单波段反射率、植被指数、纹理特征均值,筛选适用于蓄积量估算的变量构建估测模型。通过对3种模型进行精度评价,随机森林为云南松林蓄积量估测的最佳模型。

联合无人机影像生成DSM和DOM的多层次建筑物变化检测

随着我国城镇化水平的不断提高,城镇建筑物日新月异,及时、准确地掌握城镇建筑物的变化信息对城镇管理、违章建筑查处及灾害评估有着重要意义。该文提出了一种联合无人机影像生成数字表面模型(digital surface model,DSM)和正射影像(digital orthophoto map,DOM)的多层次建筑物变化检测方法,主要包括4个步骤:①对无人机影像生成的密集点云和DOM进行预处理,生成差分归一化DSM(differential normalized DSM,dnDSM)并提取植被区域;②利用多层高差阈值提取候选变化区域,并在此过程中剔除植被及面积较小区域;③对低层候选变化区域进行连通域分析,对于每个连通对象,利用其较高层的变化检测结果剔除低层中的误检测;④统计每个变化对象的正、负高差值数量关系,确定变化类型。实验结果表明,该文方法不但能够保留较低高差阈值检测到的低矮变化建筑物,而且能够保证高大变化建筑物的正确性、完整性。

基于无人机热红外遥感图像提取滴灌棉花冠层温度及精度评价

【目的】提高基于热红外遥感图像滴灌棉花冠层温度提取精度,为棉花水分状况精准监测提供技术支撑。【方法】以不同水分处理的苗期、蕾期棉花为研究对象,利用无人机获取试验小区热红外遥感图像,使用便携式手持测温仪测量田间辐射校正板及水桶中的水温,对热红外影像进行温度校正。采用Otsu算法、Canny边缘检测算法对热红外遥感图像进行掩膜处理剔除土壤背景,通过波段运算提取棉花冠层温度,绘制棉花冠层温度频率直方图并对其进行优化。利用便携式手持测温仪同步测量棉花冠层温度,与提取的冠层温度进行一致性分析,验证热红外遥感图像提取棉花冠层温度的精度。【结果】Canny边缘检测算法剔除土壤背景提取冠层图像准确率大于Otsu算法(91.90%>82.52%、92.76%>80.60%),剔除土壤背景效果最优。Otsu算法和Canny边缘检测算法剔除土壤背景后构建的冠层温度直方图均呈偏态分布,但Canny边缘检测算法剔除土壤背景后构建的冠层温度直方图形状比Otsu算法光滑,噪声少,并且Canny边缘检测算法2年冠层平均温度最低(29.95、30.54℃),与实测温度差值最小(2.78、3.43℃)。去除Canny边缘检测算法的温度直方图两端1%温度信息后,提取的冠层温度与实测温度相关性最高(2年试验r由0.88、0.93提高到了0.94、0.95),RMSE最低(2年RMSE由2.78、2.87℃下降到1.59、1.43℃)。【结论】Canny边缘检测算法提高了无人机热红外遥感图像棉花冠层温度提取精度,且温度直方图两端1%温度优化后有助于提高棉花冠层温度提取精度。