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Our video tracker hardware and proven algorithms are readily adaptable to your application.
Algorithms
The GE Intelligent Platforms automatic
video trackers feature a wide range of
proven high-performance detection and
tracking algorithms which can be tailored
for the particular operational scenario,
including centroid, phase correlation and
edge. Algorithms may be combined to meet
particularly demanding tracking scenarios.
Features
Automatic video trackers from GE Intelligent
Platforms offer a range of communication
interfaces, video formats, platform PID filters,
joystick shaping, graphics overlay planes,
and field of view compensation. Tracker and
system set up may be optimized via Micro-
soft
®
Windows
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-based software.
Image Enhancement
The source video is fed to a pre-processor
which uses verified mathematical algo-
rithms to accomplish image enhancement,
improve target contrast and suppress
clutter, providing a more accurate separa-
tion of the target from ‘noise’ in the scene
and more robust target acquisition and
tracking. A range of different pre-proces-
sors are included as standard.
Target Detection/Acquisition
The system then identifies objects within
an area or window of the video image
which meet the user-defined target
criteria. A range of different detection
algorithms are built in to meet different
situational requirements.
When one or more targets have been
detected, the system can enter track mode,
either automatically or under operator con-
trol. Automatic acquisition may be prioritized
using several different factors, including
target nearest boresight and largest target.
Target Tracking
In Autotrack Mode, the video tracker auto-
matically tracks the selected target and can
control almost any type of pan and tilt or
gimbal system to keep the target centered
in the field of view.