Thermal screening and object tracking for multiple space applications using hybridized digital imaging concepts

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Authors: Dr. T.C. Manjunath, G. Arun Kumar, Mohamed Anees
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Abstract

This research paper is application-oriented and in a nutshell, the thermal screening and object tracking to various applications using image processing concepts are described. Thermal imaging object tracking algorithms are an important aspect of surveillance and monitoring activities in civilian and military activities. This kind of thermal infrared tracking has some advantages over the traditional visual object tracking, but it also has its own peculiarities, which make the process of tracking more difficult. In order to overcome such hurdles, we utilize a mixture of thermal and RGB cameras, although the thermal cameras will also be used in the form of plug-and-play cameras. To provide a reliable performance at different environmental conditions, we apply a background-subtraction technique so that we can effectively isolate target objects in thermal videos. The combination of the results of the two cameras through drawing field of view (FOV) will guarantee an excellent output; this when combined with onsite calibration will yield the best results. It is, therefore, easy to install and a cost-effective method of thermal screening of the target object. The text can be more beneficial to the contemporary health concerns of sustaining the human beings in the environment of the corona scenarios. The combination of thermal imaging and conventional RGB cameras constitutes the foundation of a hybridized digital imaging system, which provides improved functions of tracking objects and thermal screening in a wide range of applications. This study discusses the combinatoric application of these two imaging techniques to overcome the weaknesses of each system when they are applied separately. Thermal cameras, which capture the energy emitted by objects, can be of great use in the situations of low visibility or during the night but usually do not have the resolution to pick out fine details. On the other hand, RGB cameras have high-resolution images, yet they are constrained in bad light conditions. Combining these technologies, the hybrid system will cover the weaknesses of each of them, allowing to detect objects and track them accurately in a wide range of environmental conditions. This paper outlines new approaches to the smooth combination of thermal and RGB data, such as new methods of calibration and real-time processing algorithms. These findings show great enhancements in object detection and tracking reliability, especially when the visibility is difficult. The study is related to the sphere of surveillance, search and rescue operations, and monitoring the surroundings offering a more effective and versatile imaging solution.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Video Surveillance and Tracking Methods Infrared Target Detection Methodologies Advanced Measurement and Detection Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
404–411
Publication date
10 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter