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Fusion Framework of Remote Sensing and Electromagnetic Scattering Features of Drones for Monitoring Freighters

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Certain types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) represent convenient platforms for remote sensing observation as well as low-altitude targets that are themselves monitored by other devices. In order to study remote sensing grayscale and radar cross-section (RCS) in an example drone, we present a fusion framework based on remote sensing imaging and electromagnetic scattering calculations. The results indicate that the quadcopter drone shows weak visual effects in remote sensing grayscale images while exhibiting strong dynamic electromagnetic scattering features that can exceed 29.6815 dBm2 fluctuations. The average and peak RCS of the example UAV are higher than those of the quadcopter in the given cases. The example freighter exhibits the most intuitive grayscale features and the largest RCS mean under the given observation conditions, with a peak of 51.6186 dBm2. Compared to the UAV, the small boat with a sharp bow design has similar dimensions while exhibiting lower RCS features and intuitive remote sensing grayscale. Under cross-scale conditions, grayscale imaging is beneficial for monitoring UAVs, freighters, and other nearby boats. Dynamic RCS features and grayscale local magnification are suitable for locating and recognizing drones. The established approach is effective in learning remote sensing grayscale and electromagnetic scattering features of drones used for observing freighters.

Source: Drones

DOI: 10.3390/drones10010074

Authors: Zeyang Zhou, Jun Huang

Institution: Beihang University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced SAR Imaging Techniques

Subfield: Aerospace Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137