Deep remote fusion: development of improved deep CNN with atrous convolution-based remote sensing image fusion

ABSTRACT

Various remote sensing images seek more attention with their high temporal and spatial resolution in the applications of earth science. Conversely, it is a difficult task for a single satellite to enhance high-quality images owing to its cost and technical constraints. It aims to suggest a novel remote sensing image fusion model for overcoming the limitations of the existing fusion approaches, where effective fusion rules were generated. Initially, the low frequency of MS image is used to enhance the PAN image using the optimized wavelet transform. Then, the enhanced PAN and MS images are used by the Improved Deep Convolutional Neural Network with Atrous Convolutions (IDCNN-AC) for getting the high-quality fused images. Further, the parameters in the IDCNN-AC are optimized using Hybrid Harris Hawks Dingo Optimization (HHHDO) for enhancing the fusion performance. Finally, the simulation outcome shows the efficient performance of the proposed image fusion model using different quantitative measures.

KEYWORDS:

• Remote sensing image fusion
• high temporal and spatial resolution
• effective fusion rules
• panchromatic
• multi spectral images
• optimized wavelet transform
• improved deep convolutional neural network with atrous convolutions
• hybrid Harris Hawks Dingo optimization

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S. Nagarathinam

S. Nagarathinam, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India, completed B.E in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Kongu Engineering College, Erode in the year 2001. She has a postgraduate degree M.E in Applied Electronics from Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore, in the year 2005. Currently pursuing Ph.D., in Anna University, Chennai. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience. Her areas of interests are Image Processing, VLSI and Communication systems. She has published, 10 National and International Journal papers and 30 National and International Conference papers. She has guided over 10 PG projects and 30 UG projects.

A. Vasuki

Dr A. Vasuki, Professor, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, completed B.E in Electronics and Communication Engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, in 1989. She has a postgraduate degree M.E in Applied Electronics from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, in 1991. She has done her PhD in Image Compression from PSG College of Technology under Anna University Chennai in 2010. She has more than 30 years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience. Her research interests are Signal Processing, Image Processing, Communications and Optimization. She has published 1 Book, 3 Book Chapters, 40 National and International Journal papers and 60 National and International Conference papers. She has guided over 30 PG projects and 50 UG projects. She is an approved Research Supervisor under Anna University Chennai. Dr A. Vasuki, Professor, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, completed B.E in Electronics and Communication Engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, in 1989. She has a postgraduate degree M.E in Applied Electronics from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, in 1991. She has done her PhD in Image Compression from PSG College of Technology under Anna University Chennai in 2010. She has more than 30 years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience. Her research interests are Signal Processing, Image Processing, Communications and Optimization. She has published 1 Book, 3 Book Chapters, 40 National and International Journal papers and 60 National and International Conference papers. She has guided over 30 PG projects and 50 UG projects. She is an approved Research Supervisor under Anna University Chennai.

K. Paramasivam

Dr K. Paramasivam is presently associated with Kumaraguru College of Technology (Autonomous), Coimbatore, India as Professor, EEE Department, Head-Govt. schemes & Projects and IPR Cell. He has more than 27 years of teaching experience with 21 years of research experience. Eight research scholars completed PhD and 6 research scholars are pursuing PhD under his guidance. He has completed Four funded projects from AICTE-RPS, Govt. of India and consultancy work of worth Rs. 29 Lakhs. He has filed FIVE patents and 3 Granted Design IPs to his credit. He has published 146 research papers in Journals and Conferences with good citation index of 224, h-index: 9 and i-10 index: 9. Awards: He had received Dedicated Service Award from Freescale system, Best Technology Driven Researcher award from KCT twice, Outstanding service award from IAJIT journal and Anna University IPR award 2019. He has completed certificate courses on IPR and Patent Drafting offered by Anna University-CIPR, WIPO-TISC, CIPAM. He is Innovation Ambassador of MoE-IICs for IPR and Technology transfer.