Background estimation

Background estimation

Introduction    Think back to the last time you watched a movie where you found yourself more intrigued by the scene’s background than the subjects of the movie. Maybe it was a walking scene from Lord of the Rings or maybe you’re counting the number of...
Synthetic scene generation

Synthetic scene generation

Introduction    Although not explicitly discussed, a previous blog on detonation modeling made use of multiple software packages to explore optical effects manifested by the strong pressure (P) and temperature (T) profiles of explosion shockwaves. Specifically, the...
Multi-dimensional analysis

Multi-dimensional analysis

Introduction    In a previous blog post, we briefly discussed ionospheric physics, specifically focusing on the ionosphere’s composition and fluidity. One particularly difficult aspect about the ionosphere is that despite being a massive churning shell of plasma...
Passive chemical sensors

Passive chemical sensors

Introduction    Ensuring that specific chemicals are used, stored, and disposed of properly can be a dangerous and hazardous occupation. Some toxic gases like carbon monoxide ([math]CO[/math]) and carbon dioxide ([math]CO_2[/math]) are odorless and colorless, making...
Image registration

Image registration

Introduction    Many of the advancements in satellite imagery and data analysis have gone towards automating data analysis and improving the world’s agriculture. At the heart of this analysis, though, lies a problem often neglected in conversations: how do...