Research status and prospects of infrared ship detection 

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  • (Marine Electrical Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China)

Received date: 2023-06-20

  Revised date: 2023-09-04

  Accepted date: 2023-09-04

  Online published: 2023-09-04

Abstract

The characteristics of various traditional infrared detection algorithms and deep learning detection algorithms were summarized, the current research status of infrared based ship detection applications was analyzed, and the publicly available infrared ship dataset was organized. The challenges faced by infrared ship detection were analyzed, and future development trends were proposed, which can  provide reference for the development of ship intelligent perception. 

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WANG Yong, WANG Bairong, MU Dongdong . Research status and prospects of infrared ship detection [J]. Journal of Dalian Maritime University, 2023 , 49(4) : 103 -115 . DOI: 10.16411/j.cnki.issn1006-7736.2023.04.012

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