scholarly journals Res2-Unet+, a Practical Oil Tank Detection Network for Large-Scale High Spatial Resolution Images

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 4740
Author(s):  
Bo Yu ◽  
Fang Chen ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Ning Wang ◽  
Xiaoyu Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
High Spatial Resolution ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Oil Reserves ◽  
Detection Model ◽  
Oil Tank ◽  
Deep Convolution Network ◽  
Oil Tanks ◽  
The Military

Oil tank inventory is significant for the economy and the military, as it can be used to estimate oil reserves. Traditional oil tank detection methods mainly focus on the geometrical characteristics and spectral features of remotely sensed images based on feature engineering. The methods have a limited application capability when the distribution pattern of ground objects in the image changes and the imaging condition varies largely. Therefore, we propose an end-to-end deep convolution network Res2-Unet+, to detect oil tanks in a large-scale area. The Res2-Unet+ method replaces the typical convolution block in the encoder of the original Unet method using hierarchical residual learning branches. A hierarchical branch is used to decompose the feature map into a few sub-channel features. To evaluate the generalization and transferability of the proposed model, we use high spatial resolution images from three different sensors in different areas to train the oil tank detection model. Images from yet another sensor in another area are used to evaluate the trained model. Three more widely used methods, Unet, Segnet, and PSPNet, are trained and evaluated for the same dataset. The experiments prove the effectiveness, strong generalization, and transferability of the proposed Res2-Unet+ method.

scholarly journals Classification of Very-High-Spatial-Resolution Aerial Images Based on Multiscale Features with Limited Semantic Information

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 364
Author(s):  
Han Gao ◽  
Jinhui Guo ◽  
Peng Guo ◽  
Xiuwan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Land Cover ◽  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
High Spatial Resolution ◽  
Training Data ◽  
Aerial Images ◽  
Rural Landscapes ◽  
Feature Representations ◽  
Object Based

Recently, deep learning has become the most innovative trend for a variety of high-spatial-resolution remote sensing imaging applications. However, large-scale land cover classification via traditional convolutional neural networks (CNNs) with sliding windows is computationally expensive and produces coarse results. Additionally, although such supervised learning approaches have performed well, collecting and annotating datasets for every task are extremely laborious, especially for those fully supervised cases where the pixel-level ground-truth labels are dense. In this work, we propose a new object-oriented deep learning framework that leverages residual networks with different depths to learn adjacent feature representations by embedding a multibranch architecture in the deep learning pipeline. The idea is to exploit limited training data at different neighboring scales to make a tradeoff between weak semantics and strong feature representations for operational land cover mapping tasks. We draw from established geographic object-based image analysis (GEOBIA) as an auxiliary module to reduce the computational burden of spatial reasoning and optimize the classification boundaries. We evaluated the proposed approach on two subdecimeter-resolution datasets involving both urban and rural landscapes. It presented better classification accuracy (88.9%) compared to traditional object-based deep learning methods and achieves an excellent inference time (11.3 s/ha).

scholarly journals Precipitation Atlas for Germany (GePrA)

Atmosphere ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 737
Author(s):  
Christopher Jung ◽  
Dirk Schindler
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
High Spatial Resolution ◽  
Spline Interpolation ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Monthly Precipitation ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Very High Spatial Resolution

A new approach for modeling daily precipitation (RR) at very high spatial resolution (25 m × 25 m) was introduced. It was used to develop the Precipitation Atlas for Germany (GePrA). GePrA is based on 2357 RR time series measured in the period 1981–2018. It provides monthly percentiles (p) of the large-scale RR patterns which were mapped by a thin plate spline interpolation (TPS). A least-squares boosting (LSBoost) approach and orographic predictor variables (PV) were applied to integrate the small-scale precipitation variability in GePrA. Then, a Weibull distribution (Wei) was fitted to RRp. It was found that the mean monthly sum of RR ( R R ¯ s u m ) is highest in July (84 mm) and lowest in April (49 mm). A great dependency of RR on the elevation (ε) was found and quantified. Model validation at 425 stations showed a mean coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.80 and a mean absolute error (MAE) of less than 10 mm in all months. The high spatial resolution, including the effects of the local orography, make GePrA a valuable tool for various applications. Since GePrA does not only describe R R ¯ s u m , but also the entire monthly precipitation distributions, the results of this study enable the seasonal differentiation between dry and wet period at small scales.

scholarly journals Detection of Collapsed Buildings in Post-Earthquake Remote Sensing Images Based on the Improved YOLOv3

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haojie Ma ◽  
Yalan Liu ◽  
Yuhuan Ren ◽  
Jingxian Yu
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Object Detection ◽  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
High Spatial Resolution ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Remote Sensing Images ◽  
Sensing Technology ◽  
Collapsed Buildings ◽  
Improved Model ◽  
Detection Speed

An important and effective method for the preliminary mitigation and relief of an earthquake is the rapid estimation of building damage via high spatial resolution remote sensing technology. Traditional object detection methods only use artificially designed shallow features on post-earthquake remote sensing images, which are uncertain and complex background environment and time-consuming feature selection. The satisfactory results from them are often difficult. Therefore, this study aims to apply the object detection method You Only Look Once (YOLOv3) based on the convolutional neural network (CNN) to locate collapsed buildings from post-earthquake remote sensing images. Moreover, YOLOv3 was improved to obtain more effective detection results. First, we replaced the Darknet53 CNN in YOLOv3 with the lightweight CNN ShuffleNet v2. Second, the prediction box center point, XY loss, and prediction box width and height, WH loss, in the loss function was replaced with the generalized intersection over union (GIoU) loss. Experiments performed using the improved YOLOv3 model, with high spatial resolution aerial remote sensing images at resolutions of 0.5 m after the Yushu and Wenchuan earthquakes, show a significant reduction in the number of parameters, detection speed of up to 29.23 f/s, and target precision of 90.89%. Compared with the general YOLOv3, the detection speed improved by 5.21 f/s and its precision improved by 5.24%. Moreover, the improved model had stronger noise immunity capabilities, which indicates a significant improvement in the model’s generalization. Therefore, this improved YOLOv3 model is effective for the detection of collapsed buildings in post-earthquake high-resolution remote sensing images.

The Design of Ultra-Large Hydraulic-Balance Oil Tank With Double-Shell

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guowei Cao ◽  
Zhiping Chen ◽  
Wenjing Guo
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Oil Tank ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Rational Construction ◽  
Oil Tanks ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Hydraulic Balance

Large-scale oil tanks are being studied all along because they have a series of advantages. For example, they can reduce the cost of manufacturing and management of the facilities, and save land. So the volume of oil tanks becomes larger and larger during their development. However, without on-site heat treatment, the thickness of the shell of traditional oil tanks is restricted to 200,000 m3. In this paper, a new structure named Ultra-large Hydraulic-Balance oil tank with double-shell was put forward. With the method of hydraulic-balance, oil tanks of this structure could be larger than 200,000 m3. Besides expounding the working principle in detail, a 200,000 m3 oil tank with double-shell was also designed in the paper according to API 650, and the finite element model was used to analyze the stress including intensity and distribution of both shells in order to test and verify its security. Furthermore, its economy was analyzed by comparing with traditional oil tanks. Finally, the problem caused by the difference of liquid lever as well as was discussed. Results show that Ultra-large Hydraulic-Balance oil tank with double-shell owned advantages including rational construction, economy and easy manufacturing.

Hybrid Aerial-Aquatic Vehicle for Large Scale High Spatial Resolution Marine Observation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiayi Wang ◽  
Yiwei Yang ◽  
Jiajin Wu ◽  
Zheng Zeng ◽  
Di Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
High Spatial Resolution

scholarly journals Multiple Leak Detection in Water Distribution Networks Following Seismic Damage

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8306
Author(s):  
Jeongwook Choi ◽  
Gimoon Jeong ◽  
Doosun Kang
Keyword(s):  
Water Distribution ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Detection Efficiency ◽  
Leak Detection ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Seismic Damage ◽  
Water Distribution Networks ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Detection Model

Water pipe leaks due to seismic damage are more difficult to detect than bursts, and such leaks, if not repaired in a timely manner, can eventually reduce supply pressure and generate both pollutant penetration risks and economic losses. Therefore, leaks must be promptly identified, and damaged pipes must be replaced or repaired. Leak-detection using equipment in the field is accurate; however, it is a considerably labor-intensive process that necessitates expensive equipment. Therefore, indirect leak detection methods applicable before fieldwork are necessary. In this study, a computer-based, multiple-leak-detection model is developed. The proposed technique uses observational data, such as the pressure and flow rate, in conjunction with an optimization method and hydraulic analysis simulations, to improve detection efficiency (DE) for multiple leaks in the field. A novel approach is proposed, i.e., use of a cascade and iteration search algorithms to effectively detect multiple leaks (with the unknown locations, quantities, and sizes encountered in real-world situations) due to large-scale disasters, such as earthquakes. This method is verified through application to small block-scale water distribution networks (WDNs), and the DE is analyzed. The proposed detection model can be used for efficient leak detection and the repair of WDNs following earthquakes.

scholarly journals Arching Detection Method of Slab Track in High-Speed Railway Based on Track Geometry Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 6799
Author(s):  
Zhuoran Ma ◽  
Liang Gao ◽  
Yanglong Zhong ◽  
Shuai Ma ◽  
Bolun An
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Detection Method ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Data Conversion ◽  
Track Geometry ◽  
Slab Track ◽  
Detection Model ◽  
Characteristics Analysis

During the long-term service of slab track, various external factors (such as complicated temperature) can result in a series of slab damages. Among them, slab arching changes the structural mechanical properties, deteriorates the track geometry conditions, and even threatens the operation of trains. Therefore, it is necessary to detect slab arching accurately to achieve effective maintenance. However, the current damage detection methods cannot satisfy high accuracy and low cost simultaneously, making it difficult to achieve large-scale and efficient arching detection. To this end, this paper proposed a vision-based arching detection method using track geometry data. The main works include: (1) data nonlinear deviation correction and arching characteristics analysis; (2) data conversion and augmentation; (3) design and experiments of convolutional neural network- based detection model. The results show that the proposed method can detect arching damages effectively, and the F1-score reaches 98.4%. By balancing the sample size of each pattern, the performance can be further improved. Moreover, the method outperforms the plain deep learning network. In practice, the proposed method can be employed to detect slab arching and help to make maintenance plans. The method can also be applied to the data-based detection of other structural damages and has broad prospects.

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