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Prioritized Real-Time UAV-based Vessel Detection for Efficient Maritime Search
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  • Lyes Saad Saoud,
  • Zikai Jia,
  • Siyuan Yang,
  • Muhayy Ud Din,
  • Lakmal Seneviratne,
  • Shaoming He,
  • Irfan Hussain
Lyes Saad Saoud
Khalifa University
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Zikai Jia
Beijing Institute of Technology School of Aerospace Engineering
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Siyuan Yang
Beijing Institute of Technology School of Aerospace Engineering
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Muhayy Ud Din
Khalifa University
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Lakmal Seneviratne
Khalifa University
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Shaoming He
Beijing Institute of Technology School of Aerospace Engineering
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Irfan Hussain
Khalifa University

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Abstract

Traditional maritime surveillance often relies on static cameras, limiting coverage and efficiency in detecting vessels. This paper proposes a novel real-time UAV-based vessel detection system that addresses these limitations. The system leverages a Dynamic Camera Control Strategy that overcomes fixed field-of-view constraints by adjusting camera angles based on predefined search patterns, historical data, and real-time sensor feedback. This systematic scanning approach ensures comprehensive coverage, minimizing missed detections. Furthermore, a Feature-Based Prioritization Scheme facilitates real-time target confirmation by analyzing features like size, shape, and, if applicable from additional sensors, other relevant data. This scheme prioritizes promising candidates for further analysis, reducing false positives. By comparing features with a reference vessel stored in the system (using a ResNet50-based module), the system effectively discriminates between vessels and other objects, while movement analysis helps distinguish stationary objects. Our system was evaluated using real-world testing and simulation, demonstrating significant improvements in detection accuracy and processing speed compared to state-of-the-art methods. This research presents a valuable contribution to UAV-based maritime surveillance, enhancing operational efficiency and detection accuracy for various real-world applications.
15 Jun 2024Submitted to Journal of Field Robotics
12 Jul 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
07 Aug 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
11 Aug 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Major
10 Oct 20241st Revision Received
11 Oct 2024Submission Checks Completed
11 Oct 2024Assigned to Editor
11 Oct 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
13 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned