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An Uncertainty Quantization-Based Method for Anti-UAV Detection in Infrared Images

Can Wu, Wenyi Tang, Yunbo Rao, Yinjie Chen, Hui Ding, Shuzhen Zhu, Yuanyuan Wang

Computers, Materials & Continua· Volume 83· Issue 1

Abstract

Infrared unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) target detection presents significant challenges due to the interplay between small targets and complex backgrounds. Traditional methods, while effective in controlled environments, ofte... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Tech Science Press
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OpenAlex topics: Infrared Target Detection Methodologies · Advanced Measurement and Detection Methods · Target Tracking and Data Fusion in Sensor Networks

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