Comparative Evaluation of Traditional and Deep Learning-Based Segmentation Methods for Spoil Pile Delineation Using UAV Images

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Hauptverfasser: Thiruchittampalam, Sureka, Banerjee, Bikram P., Glenn, Nancy F., Raval, Simit
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author Thiruchittampalam, Sureka
Banerjee, Bikram P.
Glenn, Nancy F.
Raval, Simit
author_facet Thiruchittampalam, Sureka
Banerjee, Bikram P.
Glenn, Nancy F.
Raval, Simit
contents The stability of mine dumps is contingent upon the precise arrangement of spoil piles, taking into account their geological and geotechnical attributes. Yet, on-site characterisation of individual piles poses a formidable challenge. The utilisation of image-based techniques for spoil pile characterisation, employing remotely acquired data through unmanned aerial systems, is a promising complementary solution. Image processing, such as object-based classification and feature extraction, are dependent upon effective segmentation. This study refines and juxtaposes various segmentation approaches, specifically colour-based and morphology-based techniques. The objective is to enhance and evaluate avenues for object-based analysis for spoil characterisation within the context of mining environments. Furthermore, a comparative analysis is conducted between conventional segmentation approaches and those rooted in deep learning methodologies. Among the diverse segmentation approaches evaluated, the morphology-based deep learning segmentation approach, Segment Anything Model (SAM), exhibited superior performance in comparison to other approaches. This outcome underscores the efficacy of incorporating advanced morphological and deep learning techniques for accurate and efficient spoil pile characterisation. The findings of this study contribute valuable insights to the optimisation of segmentation strategies, thereby advancing the application of image-based techniques for the characterisation of spoil piles in mining environments.
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spellingShingle Comparative Evaluation of Traditional and Deep Learning-Based Segmentation Methods for Spoil Pile Delineation Using UAV Images
Thiruchittampalam, Sureka
Banerjee, Bikram P.
Glenn, Nancy F.
Raval, Simit
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Applications
The stability of mine dumps is contingent upon the precise arrangement of spoil piles, taking into account their geological and geotechnical attributes. Yet, on-site characterisation of individual piles poses a formidable challenge. The utilisation of image-based techniques for spoil pile characterisation, employing remotely acquired data through unmanned aerial systems, is a promising complementary solution. Image processing, such as object-based classification and feature extraction, are dependent upon effective segmentation. This study refines and juxtaposes various segmentation approaches, specifically colour-based and morphology-based techniques. The objective is to enhance and evaluate avenues for object-based analysis for spoil characterisation within the context of mining environments. Furthermore, a comparative analysis is conducted between conventional segmentation approaches and those rooted in deep learning methodologies. Among the diverse segmentation approaches evaluated, the morphology-based deep learning segmentation approach, Segment Anything Model (SAM), exhibited superior performance in comparison to other approaches. This outcome underscores the efficacy of incorporating advanced morphological and deep learning techniques for accurate and efficient spoil pile characterisation. The findings of this study contribute valuable insights to the optimisation of segmentation strategies, thereby advancing the application of image-based techniques for the characterisation of spoil piles in mining environments.
title Comparative Evaluation of Traditional and Deep Learning-Based Segmentation Methods for Spoil Pile Delineation Using UAV Images
topic Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Applications
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.00295