Speckle Noise Analysis for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Space Data

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2408.08774v1
• Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:33:02 GMT
• Title: Speckle Noise Analysis for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Space Data
• Authors: Sanjjushri Varshini R, Rohith Mahadevan, Bagiya Lakshmi S, Mathivanan Periasamy, Raja CSP Raman, Lokesh M,
• Abstract summary: The study presents a comparative analysis of six distinct speckle noise reduction techniques. The performance of each technique was evaluated using a comprehensive set of metrics, including Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Mean Squared Error (MSE), Structural Similarity Index (SSIM), Equivalent Number of Looks (ENL), and Speckle Suppression Index (SSI)
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This research tackles the challenge of speckle noise in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) space data, a prevalent issue that hampers the clarity and utility of SAR images. The study presents a comparative analysis of six distinct speckle noise reduction techniques: Lee Filtering, Frost Filtering, Kuan Filtering, Gaussian Filtering, Median Filtering, and Bilateral Filtering. These methods, selected for their unique approaches to noise reduction and image preservation, were applied to SAR datasets sourced from the Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF). The performance of each technique was evaluated using a comprehensive set of metrics, including Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Mean Squared Error (MSE), Structural Similarity Index (SSIM), Equivalent Number of Looks (ENL), and Speckle Suppression Index (SSI). The study concludes that both the Lee and Kuan Filters are effective, with the choice of filter depending on the specific application requirements for image quality and noise suppression. This work provides valuable insights into optimizing SAR image processing, with significant implications for remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and geological surveying.

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