Structure from Motion using the Extended Kalman Filter

Structure from Motion using the Extended Kalman Filter
Author: Javier Civera
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2011-11-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642248349

The fully automated estimation of the 6 degrees of freedom camera motion and the imaged 3D scenario using as the only input the pictures taken by the camera has been a long term aim in the computer vision community. The associated line of research has been known as Structure from Motion (SfM). An intense research effort during the latest decades has produced spectacular advances; the topic has reached a consistent state of maturity and most of its aspects are well known nowadays. 3D vision has immediate applications in many and diverse fields like robotics, videogames and augmented reality; and technological transfer is starting to be a reality. This book describes one of the first systems for sparse point-based 3D reconstruction and egomotion estimation from an image sequence; able to run in real-time at video frame rate and assuming quite weak prior knowledge about camera calibration, motion or scene. Its chapters unify the current perspectives of the robotics and computer vision communities on the 3D vision topic: As usual in robotics sensing, the explicit estimation and propagation of the uncertainty hold a central role in the sequential video processing and is shown to boost the efficiency and performance of the 3D estimation. On the other hand, some of the most relevant topics discussed in SfM by the computer vision scientists are addressed under this probabilistic filtering scheme; namely projective models, spurious rejection, model selection and self-calibration.

Small Satellites for Earth Observation

Small Satellites for Earth Observation
Author: Hans-Peter Röser
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2011-12-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 311091980X

The biennial IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation provides a forum for scientists, engineers and managers to exchange information about planned and on-going programs and missions, and present new ideas, covering small satellite mission objectives as well as technology and management aspects for dedicated earth observation satellites. This volume presents selected contributions of the 5th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, April 4 - 8, 2005, organized by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), Paris, France, and hosted by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Berlin, Germany.

Structure from Motion using the Extended Kalman Filter

Structure from Motion using the Extended Kalman Filter
Author: Javier Civera
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2011-11-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642248330

The fully automated estimation of the 6 degrees of freedom camera motion and the imaged 3D scenario using as the only input the pictures taken by the camera has been a long term aim in the computer vision community. The associated line of research has been known as Structure from Motion (SfM). An intense research effort during the latest decades has produced spectacular advances; the topic has reached a consistent state of maturity and most of its aspects are well known nowadays. 3D vision has immediate applications in many and diverse fields like robotics, videogames and augmented reality; and technological transfer is starting to be a reality. This book describes one of the first systems for sparse point-based 3D reconstruction and egomotion estimation from an image sequence; able to run in real-time at video frame rate and assuming quite weak prior knowledge about camera calibration, motion or scene. Its chapters unify the current perspectives of the robotics and computer vision communities on the 3D vision topic: As usual in robotics sensing, the explicit estimation and propagation of the uncertainty hold a central role in the sequential video processing and is shown to boost the efficiency and performance of the 3D estimation. On the other hand, some of the most relevant topics discussed in SfM by the computer vision scientists are addressed under this probabilistic filtering scheme; namely projective models, spurious rejection, model selection and self-calibration.

Nonlinear Control Systems Design 1995

Nonlinear Control Systems Design 1995
Author: A.J. Krener
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2016-01-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483296873

The series of IFAC Symposia on Nonlinear Control Systems provides the ideal forum for leading researchers and practitioners who work in the field to discuss and evaluate the latest research and developments. This publication contains the papers presented at the 3rd IFAC Symposium in the series which was held in Tahoe City, California, USA.

Monocular Pose and Shape Estimation of Moving Targets, for Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking

Monocular Pose and Shape Estimation of Moving Targets, for Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking
Author: Sean Augenstein
Publisher: Stanford University
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2011
Genre:
ISBN:

This thesis describes the design and implementation of an algorithm for tracking a moving (e.g., `tumbling') target. No a priori information about the target is assumed, and only a single camera is used. The motivation is to enable autonomous rendezvous, inspection, and docking by robots in remote environments, such as space and underwater. Tracking refers to the simultaneous estimation of both the target's 6DOF pose and 3D shape (in the form of a point cloud of recognizable features), a problem of the SLAM (`Simultaneous Localization and Mapping') and SFM (`Structure from Motion') research fields. This research extends SLAM/SFM to deal with non-communicative moving targets (rigid bodies) with unknown, arbitrary 6DOF motion and no a priori knowledge of mass properties, dynamics, shape, or appearance. Specifically, a hybrid algorithm for real-time frame-to-frame pose estimation and shape reconstruction is presented. The algorithm combines concepts from two existing approaches to pose tracking, Bayesian estimation methods and nonlinear optimization techniques, to achieve a real-time capable, feasible, smooth estimate of the relative pose between a robotic platform and a moving target. The rationale for a hybrid approach is explained, and an algorithm is presented. A specific implementation using a modified Rao-Blackwellized particle filter is described and tested. Field demonstrations were performed in conjunction with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, using the camera-equipped Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Ventana to observe, reconstruct, and track the pose of an underwater tethered target in Monterey Bay. Results are included which demonstrate the performance and viability of the hybrid approach.

Proceedings, CVPR '89

Proceedings, CVPR '89
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 724
Release: 1989
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Proceedings of an IEEE conference (see title) held June 1989, San Diego, CA. Topics include: edge detection; shape form; morphology, neural networks; image and texture segmentation; monocular, polarization cues; architecture, systems. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Predictive Filtering for Microsatellite Control System

Predictive Filtering for Microsatellite Control System
Author: Lu Cao
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2020-11-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128218665

Predictive Filtering for Microsatellite Control Systems introduces technological design, modeling, stability analysis, predictive filtering, state estimation problem and real-time operation of spacecraft control systems in aerospace engineering. The book gives a systematically and almost self-contained description of the many facets of envisaging, designing, implementing or experimentally exploring predictive filtering for spacecraft control systems, along with the adequate designs of integrated modeling, dynamics, state estimation, and signal processing of spacecrafts and nonlinear systems. - Unifies existing and emerging concepts concerning predictive filtering theory, state estimation, and signal processing for spacecraft control systems - Provides a series of latest results in, including but not limited to, nonlinear filtering, attitude determination, and state estimation towards spacecraft control systems - Gives numerical and simulation results in each chapter in order to reflect the engineering practice and demonstrate the main focus of the developed analysis and synthesis approach - Covers advanced topics in nonlinear filtering with aerospace application

Rotating Machinery, Optical Methods & Scanning LDV Methods, Volume 6

Rotating Machinery, Optical Methods & Scanning LDV Methods, Volume 6
Author: Christopher Niezrecki
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2019-04-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030129357

​Rotating Machinery, Optical Methods & Scanning LDV Methods, Volume 6: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019, the sixth volume of eight from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Health Monitoring, including papers on: Novel Techniques Optical Methods, Scanning LDV Methods Photogrammetry & DIC Rotating Machinery

Motion and Structure from Image Sequences

Motion and Structure from Image Sequences
Author: Juyang Weng
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2013-03-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3642776434

Motion and Structure from Image Sequences is invaluable reading for researchers, graduate students, and practicing engineers dealing with computer vision. It presents a balanced treatment of the theoretical and practical issues, including very recent results - some of which are published here for the first time. The topics covered in detail are: - image matching and optical flow computation - structure from stereo - structure from motion - motion estimation - integration of multiple views - motion modeling and prediction Aspects such as uniqueness of the solution, degeneracy conditions, error analysis, stability, optimality, and robustness are also investigated. These details together with the fact that the algorithms are accessible without necessarily studying the rest of the material, make this book particularly attractive to practitioners.

New Advances in Modal Synthesis of Large Structures: Non-linear Damped and Non-deterministic Cases

New Advances in Modal Synthesis of Large Structures: Non-linear Damped and Non-deterministic Cases
Author: Louis Jezequel
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 612
Release: 1997-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789054108597

The modal analysis of the structures appears to be an essential tool to master their dynamic behaviour. Particularly, the modal synthesis methods combined with the updating technics of the Finite Element models lead to the definition of strategies peculiarly efficient. At present, several developments are being carried out in order to spread these procedures to the latest requirements in structural dynamics: Vibro-acoustic . behaviour; Stochastic approach; Non-linear analysis; Introduction of composite materials. The target of the MV2 International Conference was to take stock of the new methods suggested and to assess their effectiveness. The interest in this book is to gather original works that rely on high-level approaches although these works are clearly intended to industrual applications.