Image interpretation for landforms using expert systems and terrain analysis
Most current research in digital photogrammetry and computer vision concentrates on the early vision process; little research has been done on the late vision process. The late vision process in image interpretation contains descriptive knowledge and heuristic information which requires artificial intelligence (AI) in order for it to be modeled. This dissertation has introduced expert systems, as AI tools, and terrain analysis to the late vision process. This goal has been achieved by selecting and theorizing landforms as features for image interpretation. These features present a wide spectrum of knowledge that can furnish a good foundation for image interpretation processes. In this dissertation an EXpert system for LANdform interpretation using Terrain analysis (EXPLANT) was developed. EXPLANT can interpret the major landforms on earth. The system contains sample military and civilian consultations regarding site analysis and development. A learning mechanism was developed to accommodate necessary improvement for the data base due to the rapidly advancing and dynamically changing technology and knowledge. Many interface facilities and menu-driven screens were developed in the system to aid the users. Finally, the system has been tested and verified to be working properly.
- Research Organization:
- The Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 5673762
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Thesis (Ph.D.)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
IEA/AIE-90; Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Industrial and Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, Charleston, SC, July 15-18, 1990. Vols. 1 and 2
Applications of artificial intelligence II; Proceedings of the Meeting, Arlington, VA, April 9-11, 1985
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