Polarization Phenomenology Modeling and Simulation

"The proposed work suggests a method of analyzing multiple images of the same surveillance scene in order to enhance identification of ground-based objects. The multiple images, which must be obtained using different measurement parameters (polarization,wavelength, relative position, etc.), are compared to a data base generated from scattering models of different objects (and materials) of common ground based objects. A unique method of comparison is employed that allows a computer to generateidentification results and related probability of success. The object is to prove the comparison technique for the situation of scattered sunlight; however, once proven, it can be applied to other input data sets, such as, IR emission. Generating thescattering database is a significant portion of the work. Optimizing the choice of parameters to be compared is a key element of the project. In addition to using modeled scatter data for numerical experiments; a set of samples will be measured to obtaintheir scattering characteristics. This data will be analyzed in a similar way to demonstrate feasibility. If successful the project will demonstrate a technique that can be used to enhance information gathered from surveillance photos. The fact that thecomparison technique depends on models to create a comparison data means that the required data base information can be generated in a manner that is very cost effective compared to actually taki