Small Target Tracking by Image Processing Techniques:  

Automatic target recognition (ATR) generally refers to the autonomous or aided target detection and recognition by computer processing of data from a variety of sensors. In this particular application the optical system receives IR data, which is then converted into an image by an array of detectors. This image contains the signature of the target contaminated by clutter and noise. The objective of the project is 

• Detection of Target at low SNR environment.

• Tracking the Target.

• Generation of error signals to guide to control unit.

The development of algorithm and testing on simulated scene is complete.

Testing of algorithms on real data is in progress.

Assessment of Future Trends in Ultrasonography and a Globally Competitive Design of USG Machine - a roadmap for India:.

In this proposed pilot study, an extensive survey will be made regarding the possibility to come up with a globally competitive design on ultrasongraphy (USG) machine.

The study will incorporate following search areas.

• Technology involved in this activity.

• Future trends in this area of research.

• Finding out suitable public/private sectors (who are already engaged in USG development/service), who can implement the developed technology in the form of a product.

• Marketability of the developed product.

• Identification of the important milestones based on which the work of development will proceed.

Face Recognition:

Face recognition is one of the vibrant research  area  in image processing and computer vision. In the area of physical security this has got potential application. The image  processing group of C-DAC, Kolkata (Erstwhile ER&DCI Calcutta), is on the way of developing a face recognition software for detection of a particular human face from a crowdy scene. The objective is to utilize the system at security sensitive public places like airport, inter-state bus terminals etc.