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Intelligent Computing and Remote Sensing—2nd Edition

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2025 | Viewed by 6109

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Dr. Qizhi Xu

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School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
Interests: space perception and intelligent computing; data fusion
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Dr. Jin Zheng

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School of Computer Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
Interests: remote sensing image processing; visual computing; machine learning
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Dr. Feng Gao

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Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
Interests: remote sensing image understanding; hyperspectral image processing; artificial intelligence oceanography
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The previous Special Issue showcased the fusion of intelligent computing and remote sensing, addressing key challenges in the field. Building on its success, we are excited to announce the 2nd Edition.

This upcoming Special Issue aims to continue exploring the applications of intelligent computing in remote sensing, welcoming submissions on image processing, on-board information processing, big data analysis, and UAV systems. We invite theoretical research, practical applications, reviews, and surveys.

This is a platform for cutting-edge research and advancements in intelligent computing and remote sensing. Join scholars and experts globally to drive innovation in this field. Contribute to this Special Issue, shaping the future of intelligent computing in remote sensing.

Dr. Qizhi Xu
Dr. Jin Zheng
Dr. Feng Gao
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Keywords

  • deep learning
  • on-orbit/on-board real-time computing
  • advanced image processing
  • remote sensing big data
  • UAV information intelligent computing
  • radar information intelligent computing
  • information fusion
  • video imaging satellite intelligent computing

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Extraction of Garlic in the North China Plain Using Multi-Feature Combinations from Active and Passive Time Series Data
by Chuang Peng, Binglong Gao, Wei Wang, Wenji Zhu, Yongqi Chen and Chao Dong
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(18), 8141; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188141 - 10 Sep 2024
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Garlic constitutes a significant small-scale agricultural commodity in China. A key factor influencing garlic prices is the planted area, which can be accurately and efficiently determined using remote sensing technology. However, the spectral characteristics of garlic and winter wheat are easily confused, and [...] Read more.
Garlic constitutes a significant small-scale agricultural commodity in China. A key factor influencing garlic prices is the planted area, which can be accurately and efficiently determined using remote sensing technology. However, the spectral characteristics of garlic and winter wheat are easily confused, and the widespread intercropping of these crops in the study area exacerbates this issue, leading to significant challenges in remote sensing image analysis. Additionally, remote sensing data are often affected by weather conditions, spatial resolution, and revisit frequency, which can result in delayed and inaccurate area extraction. In this study, historical data were utilized to restore Sentinel-2 remote sensing images, aimed at mitigating cloud and rain interference. Feature combinations were devised, incorporating two vegetation indices into a comprehensive time series, along with Sentinel-1 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) time series and other temporal datasets. Multiple classification combinations were employed to extract garlic within the study area, and the accuracy of the classification results was systematically analyzed. First, we used passive satellite imagery to extract winter crops (garlic, winter wheat, and others) with high accuracy. Second, we identified garlic by applying various combinations of time series features derived from both active and passive remote sensing data. Third, we evaluated the classification outcomes of various feature combinations to generate an optimal garlic cultivation distribution map for each region. Fourth, we developed a garlic fragmentation index to assess the impact of landscape fragmentation on garlic extraction accuracy. The findings reveal that: (1) Better results in garlic extraction can be achieved using active–passive time series remote sensing. The performance of the classification model can be further enhanced by incorporating short-wave infrared bands or spliced time series data into the classification features. (2) Examination of garlic cultivation fragmentation using the garlic fragmentation index aids in elucidating variations in accuracy across the study area’s six counties. (3) Comparative analysis with validation samples demonstrated superior garlic extraction outcomes from the six primary garlic-producing counties of the North China Plain in 2021, achieving an overall precision exceeding 90%. This study offers a practical exploration of target crop identification using multi-source remote sensing data in mixed cropping areas. The methodology presented here demonstrates the potential for efficient, cost-effective, and accurate garlic classification, which is crucial for improving garlic production management and optimizing agricultural practices. Moreover, this approach holds promise for broader applications, such as nationwide garlic mapping. Full article
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Extraction of Coal Mine Surface Collapse Information and Design of Comprehensive Management Model Based on Multi-Source Remote Sensing—Taking Zhaogu Mining Area as Example
by Jinyan Peng, Shidong Wang and Zichao Wang
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(14), 6055; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14146055 - 11 Jul 2024
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Large-scale exploitation of underground mineral resources causes surface collapse, reduces land use efficiency, and brings a series of ecological and environmental problems. This is significantly important for the ecological restoration work of mining areas to accurately extract the subsidence range and depth of [...] Read more.
Large-scale exploitation of underground mineral resources causes surface collapse, reduces land use efficiency, and brings a series of ecological and environmental problems. This is significantly important for the ecological restoration work of mining areas to accurately extract the subsidence range and depth of coal mine surface and formulate the regulation model suitable for coal mine subsidence areas. In this research, we used Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (D-InSAR) technology to extract the subsidence range of the Zhaogu Mining Area in Henan Province based on multi-source remote sensing data. We constructed the Spectral-Spatial Residual Network (SSRN) to classify the land use information within the subsidence range. Finally, we constructed a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model based on the improved G1 method that assesses the extent of land damage in the subsidence area. Additionally, a suitable governance model for the subsidence area in the Zhaogu Mining Area is proposed. The results can provide technical support and data reference for the comprehensive treatment of subsidence in the Zhaogu Mining Area. Full article
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Monitoring and Prediction of Ground Surface Settlement in Kunming Urban Area by Building GWO-LSTM Model Based on TS-InSAR
by Jianhua Li, Bolin Li, Yilong Peng, Shaofan Tang, Yongzhi Chen and Wenjuan Pei
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(14), 6036; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14146036 - 10 Jul 2024
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Long-term series monitoring of ground surface settlement by remote sensing has become an effective method. Based on TS-InSAR (time series Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) interferometry, this paper proposes a new model based on the Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) [...] Read more.
Long-term series monitoring of ground surface settlement by remote sensing has become an effective method. Based on TS-InSAR (time series Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) interferometry, this paper proposes a new model based on the Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) to monitor and predict the ground surface settlement in Kunming City. The results show that the MAPE (mean absolute percentage error), RMSE (root mean square error), and MAE (mean absolute error) of GWO-LSTM are significantly reduced. R2 (goodness of fit) in the six sub-study areas of Kunming City is improved in comparison to the LSTM model. The problem of manual parameter selection in the LSTM model is solved by the GWO algorithm to select parameters automatically. This approach not only significantly reduces the model’s training time but also identifies the most suitable network parameters. This can bring the best performance. Based on TS-InSAR data, the prediction of urban ground surface settlement by the GWO-LSTM model has good accuracy and robustness, which offers a scientific foundation for monitoring and issuing early warnings about urban land disasters. Full article
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Crack Detection of Concrete Based on Improved CenterNet Model
by Huaiqiang Kang, Fengjun Zhou, Shen Gao and Qizhi Xu
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(6), 2527; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14062527 - 17 Mar 2024
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Cracks on concrete surfaces are vital factors affecting construction safety. Accurate and efficient crack detection can prevent safety-related accidents. Using drones to photograph cracks on a concrete surface and detect them through computer vision technology has the advantages of accurate target recognition, simple [...] Read more.
Cracks on concrete surfaces are vital factors affecting construction safety. Accurate and efficient crack detection can prevent safety-related accidents. Using drones to photograph cracks on a concrete surface and detect them through computer vision technology has the advantages of accurate target recognition, simple practical operation, and low cost. To solve this problem, an improved CenterNet concrete crack-detection model is proposed. Firstly, a channel-space attention mechanism is added to the original model to enhance the ability of the convolution neural network to pay attention to the image. Secondly, a feature selection module is introduced to scale the feature map in the downsampling stage to a uniform size and combine it in the channel dimension. In the upsampling stage, the feature selection module adaptively selects the combined features and fuses them with the output features of the upsampling. Finally, the target size loss is optimized from a Smooth L1 Loss to IoU Loss to lessen its inability to adapt to targets of different sizes. The experimental results show that the improved CenterNet model reduces the FPS by 123.7 Hz, increases the GPU memory by 62 MB, increases the FLOPs by 3.81 times per second, and increases the AP by 15.4% compared with the original model. The GPU memory occupancy remained stable during the training process and exhibited good real-time performance and robustness. Full article
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Erosion Monitoring in Benggang Based on Control-Free Images and Nap-of-the-Object Photogrammetry Techniques
by Linting Zhong, Jianfeng Lai, Guangxi Lai, Xiang Ji, Yue Zhang, Fangshi Jiang, Yanhe Huang and Jinshi Lin
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 2112; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14052112 - 4 Mar 2024
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Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based nap-of-the-object photogrammetry techniques can be utilized to periodically monitor the erosion of nearly vertical cliffs. However, the broader applicability of such techniques is hindered by the necessity of deploying multiple ground control points around collapsing walls. This study aims [...] Read more.
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based nap-of-the-object photogrammetry techniques can be utilized to periodically monitor the erosion of nearly vertical cliffs. However, the broader applicability of such techniques is hindered by the necessity of deploying multiple ground control points around collapsing walls. This study aims to accurately assess Benggang erosion before and after the rainy season by analyzing the optimal flight proximity distance using close-range photogrammetric techniques. The assessment centers on positioning accuracy, point cloud data, and digital surface model (DSM) data. Nap-of-the-object photogrammetry techniques are integrated with control-free image methods to conduct aerial surveys of Benggang, generating high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) DSMs. The feasibility of this control-free-image-based nap-of-the-object photogrammetry technique is evaluated based on positioning accuracy and measurement errors, comparing the generated DSMs with real-time kinematic (RTK) measured coordinate data. The results indicate that a flight proximity distance of 20 m is optimal for obtaining data in the Benggang area using control-free-image-based nap-of-the-object photogrammetry. This scheme yields an average reprojection error of approximately 0.01 pixels in data processing before and after rainfall, showing strong consistency in the spatial distribution of the two-stage 3D models. The mean absolute error in planar accuracy is between 0.01 m and 0.02 m, and that in elevation accuracy is approximately 0.03 m, with the lowest errors reaching the millimeter level. Therefore, control-free images combined with nap-of-the-object photogrammetry techniques can meet relevant demands for monitoring landslide erosional areas, providing technical support for extensive, safe, and efficient Benggang erosion monitoring. Full article
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GPU Accelerated Processing Method for Feature Point Extraction and Matching in Satellite SAR Images
by Lei Dong, Niangang Jiao, Tingtao Zhang, Fangjian Liu and Hongjian You
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(4), 1528; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14041528 - 14 Feb 2024
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This paper addresses the challenge of extracting feature points and image matching in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite images, particularly focusing on large-scale embedding. The widely used Scale Invariant Transform (SIFT) algorithm, successful in computer vision and optical satellite image matching, faces challenges [...] Read more.
This paper addresses the challenge of extracting feature points and image matching in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite images, particularly focusing on large-scale embedding. The widely used Scale Invariant Transform (SIFT) algorithm, successful in computer vision and optical satellite image matching, faces challenges when applied to satellite SAR images due to the presence of speckle noise, leading to increased matching errors. The SAR–SIFT method is explored and analyzed in-depth, considering the unique characteristics of satellite SAR images. To enhance the efficiency of matching identical feature points in two satellite SAR images, the paper proposes a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) mapping implementation based on the SAR–SIFT algorithm. The paper introduces a multi-GPU collaborative acceleration strategy for SAR image matching. This strategy addresses the challenge of matching feature points in the region and embedding multiple SAR images in large areas. The goal is to achieve efficient matching processing of multiple SAR images in extensive geographical regions. The proposed multi-GPU collaborative acceleration algorithm is validated through experiments involving feature point extraction and matching using 21 GF-3 SAR images. The results demonstrate the feasibility and efficiency of the algorithm in enhancing the processing speed of matching feature points in large-scale satellite SAR images. Overall, the paper contributes to the advancement of SAR image processing techniques, specifically in feature point extraction and matching in large-scale applications. Full article
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Title: Insulator defect detection model for low-quality images captured by drones
Author: Zou
Highlights: 1. Generation of high-quality images using a patch diffusion model. 2. A Spatial Information Interaction Modul (SIIM) is used to enhance information interaction, improving identification ac-curacy with precise spatial details. 3. The Feature Convergence Module (FCM) serves as a bridge between the dual encoders, integrating the global information from the Swin Transformer into CNN features to enhance identification accuracy.

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