Hyperspectral reconnaissance in urban environment

Seven countries within the European Defence Agency (EDA) framework are joining effort in a four year project (2009- 2013) on Detection in Urban scenario using Combined Airborne imaging Sensors (DUCAS). Data has been collected in a joint field trial including instrumentation for 3D mapping, hyperspectral and high resolution imagery together with in situ instrumentation for target, background and atmospheric characterization. Extensive analysis with respect to detection and classification has been performed. Progress in performance has been shown using combinations of hyperspectral and high spatial resolution sensors. © 2013 SPIE.