Fusion of TanDEM-X and Cartosat-1 DEMS using TV-norm regularization and ANN-predicted weights

H. Bagheri, M. Schmitt, X. X. Zhu

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Abstract

This paper deals with TanDEM-X and Cartosat-1 DEM fusion over urban areas with support of weight maps predicted by an artificial neural network (ANN). Although the TanDEM-X DEM is a global elevation dataset of unprecedented accuracy (following HRTI-3 standard), its quality decreases over urban areas because of artifacts intrinsic to the SAR imaging geometry. DEM fusion techniques can be used to improve the TanDEM-X DEM in problematic areas. In this investigation, Cartosat-1 elevation data were fused with the TanDEM-X DEM by weighted averaging and total variation (TV)-based regularization, resorting to weight maps derived by a specifically trained ANN. The results show that the proposed fusion strategy can significantly improve the final DEM quality.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Cooperation for Global Awareness, IGARSS 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3369-3372
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509049516
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2017
Event37th Annual IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2017 - Fort Worth, United States
Duration: 23 Jul 201728 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Volume2017-July

Conference

Conference37th Annual IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFort Worth
Period23/07/1728/07/17

Keywords

  • Artificial Neural Network
  • Cartosat-1 DEM
  • Data fusion
  • L norm total variation
  • TanDEM-X DEM
  • weight map

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