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AI pipeline enhances faint object detection for space situational awareness

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Researchers have developed a new deep-learning pipeline to improve the detection of faint moving objects in space situational awareness imagery. This pipeline utilizes a combination of a Tiny-U-Net for star removal and a partial-convolution variational autoencoder, termed astro-VAE, for background reconstruction. The method effectively removes stellar backgrounds and inhomogeneities, enhancing the detectability of low signal-to-noise ratio targets, particularly in the challenging cislunar (X-GEO) environment. AI

IMPACT This research could improve the accuracy and efficiency of tracking objects in space, crucial for space situational awareness.

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AI pipeline enhances faint object detection for space situational awareness

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Angela Cratere, Luca Ghilardi, Vishnu Reddy, Francesco Dell'Olio, Charalampos S. Kouzinopoulos, Roberto Furfaro ·

    Improving Faint Object Detection for Space Situational Awareness with Variational Autoencoders

    arXiv:2609.11269v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We present a deep-learning pipeline for enhancing the detection of faint moving objects in optical space situational awareness (SSA) imagery through automated star removal and background reconstruction. Detecting low signal-to-noi…

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