SMIS PUBLICATIONS

(Image processing, HRPT data processing and remote-access information systems)

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2002

M. Andrrev, V. Efremov, M. Gostev, G. Dmitriev, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova, E. Loupian, A. Mazurov, R. Nazirov, A. Proshin, E. Flitman

A System for Operational Remote Access to Archives of Data from Russian Earth-Observation Satellite Systems

The paper is devoted to general information system architecture, developed at IKI RAN for building information systems for access to satellite data and derived products. Described are basic software components, used for building an information system. The paper includes description of the information system for access to Russian earth-observation satellite data archives, realized in the Center of Space Observations (of RosAviaKosmos).



Preprint IKI RAS. Pr-2055. М. 2002. 42 p.

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M. Andrrev, A. Degay, E. Loupian, A. Mazurov, A. Proshin, E. Flitman

Cartographic web interface based on DHTML and JavaScript

This paper discusses the possibilities of building cartographic web interface for GIS or GIS-like system that provide access to data and to analytic system functions for the remote users. The principal web interface structures described in the paper are oriented to the use of latest information technologies and the global computer networks - the Internet.



Preprint IKI RAS. Pr-2051. М. 2002. 23 p.

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A.I. Belyaev, V.V. Ershov, G.N. Korovin, E. Loupian, A. Mazurov, R. Nazirov, A. Proshin, E. Flitman

Современные возможности Российской системы оперативного спутникового мониторинга лесных пожаров.

Представлено описание системы, созданной в интересах службы Авиационной охраны лесов России.

Доклады III Всероссийской конференции Аэрокосимические методы и геоинформационные технологии в лесоведении и лесном хозяйстве. Москва 18-19 апреля 2002 г. с.34-36

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2001

M. Andrrev, V. Iljin, E. Loupian, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova, A. Mazurov, R. Nazirov, A. Proshin, E. Flitman

Development of information systems for operational satellite monitoring of environment

Formation technology of information system of environmental monitoring is considered. The basic technology objectives and requirements are listed. Particular attention is devoted to a developed three-level architecture of the information system formation. This architecture allows to adapt with minimum costs the information system to new types of data and modernize it for appearing applied problems. The paper contains the list of basic components, used in the system. In conclusion examples are given of the monitoring information systems constructed in the IKI RAN.



Proccedings of the International Conference Mathematical and Physical Methods in Ecology and Environmental Monitoring. October 23-25, 2001. p.319.

Rutkevich P.B.

Katastrophic Phenomena in Tropic Atmosphere


Proccedings of the International Conference Mathematical and Physical Methods in Ecology and Environmental Monitoring. October 23-25, 2001. p.140.

M. Andrrev, A. Degay, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova, E. Loupian, A. Mazurov, R. Nazirov, A. Proshin, E. Flitman E.E. Gerbek, I.G. Protsenko

Возможности организации отраслевого спутникового мониторинга

В работе рассматриваются современные возможности космического дистанционного зондирования земли применительно к решению задач рыбопромыслового мониторинга



Рыбное хозяйство. Специальный выпуск. 2001. с.35

S.A.Bartalev, V.V.Ershov, E. Loupian, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova, A. Mazurov, N.P. Minko, R. Nazirov, A. Proshin, E. Flitman

System for Satellite Data Collection, Processing and Distribution for Support of Operations of Russian National Forest Fire Protection Agency


4 International Symposium on "Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations", 2001.

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E. Loupian, A. Mazurov, R. Nazirov, A. Proshin, E. Flitman

A Universal Technology for Development of Satellite Data Storage Systems


4 International Symposium on "Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations", 2001.

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2000

N.A. Abushenko, S.A. Bartalev, A.I. Belyaev, V.V. Ershov, G.N. Korovin, V.V. Koshelev, E. Loupian, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova, A. Mazurov, N.P. Minko, R. Nazirov, A. Proshin, E. Flitman

The system for satellite data collection, processing and distribution to solve the tasks of forest fire protection service of Russia.

The system developed for aviation forest fire protection service of Russia is being outlined in the paper. The next key parts of the system are described in the paper: whole structure of the system, base technologies used for it's construction, informational resources that system gives for remote users.

Science- capacious technologies. 2000. V. 1. N 2. 4-18 p. In russian

E. Loupian, R. Nazirov,

Organization of Satellite Data Archives for Global Climate Change Tasks

The article discusses the specifics of building satellite data archives for various scientific projects related to Global Climate Change research. The proposed arcitecture ensures reliable and robust operations in the course of development and maintenance of these data archives. Also discussed in the article are the real capabilities available today in Russia for creation and maintenance of satellite data archives using the proposed technology.

"Investigated in Russia". 2000. 32. p. 438-450 in russian

E. Loupian, A. Mazurov, R. Nazirov, A. Proshin, E. Flitman

Universal Technology for Development of Satellite Data Archiving Systems

The paper presents the technology for creation of satellite data archives with remote access over the Internet. The special attention is devoted to storage of data files in the archive. For this purpose the FDB (File Data Base) technology has been developed to allow operating with files as database objects.

Preprint of Space Research Institute. Pr-2024. М. 2000. 22 p. in russian

4. N.A. Abushenko, D.A. Altyntschev, A. Mazurov, N.P. Minko

Large wildfires area estimation based on AVHRR/NOAA data


Earth Research from Space, 2000, N 2 p. 87-93.

Levina G.V., Moiseev S.S., Rutkevich P.B.

Hydrodynamic alpha-effect in a convective system.
Series: Advances in Fluid Mechanics, vol.25. Nonlinear Instability, Chaos and Turbulence. Eds. L.Debnath and D.N.Riahi, 2000, vol.2, p.111, WIT Press, Southampton, Boston
1999

E. Loupian, A. Mazurov, N. Minko, S. Semovski

he Great Lakes of North Eurasia: the development of satellite data banks in an effort to study global climate change

8th Int. Conference on the Conservation and Management of Lakes 'Sustainable Lake Management' (Lake 99): Book of Abstracts/ 1999. V.2 P. 416-419

E. Loupian, A. Mazurov, R. Nazirov, A. Proshin, E. Flitman

Development of Databases for the Systems for Acquisition, Processing and Distribution of Satellite Data

CSIT'99, Proceedings of 1st International Workshop on Computer Science and Information Technologies, January 18-22, 1999, Moscow, Russia. MEPhI Publishing 1999, ISBN 5-7262-0263-5

1998

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov, R.R. Nazirov, A. Proshin, E.V. Flitman.

System for Automatic Acquisition and Archiving of Satellite Data

The paper discusses automation of operations of centers for satellite data acquisition. It describes basic elements and architecture of information system developed and currently operating at IKI RAN. It allows for maximum automation of satellite data acquisition, processing and archiving, as well as provides operational access to data for remote users. Most elements of the system described in the paper are based on the Internet global network technologies.

Preprint of Space Research Institute. Pr-1988. М. 1998. 19 p. (in russian)

N.A. Abushenko, S.A. Bartalev, A.I. Belyaev, V.V. Ershov, M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, G.N. Korovin, V.V. Koshelev, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova, A.A. Mazurov, N.P. Minko, R.R. Nazirov, S.M. Semenov, S.A. Tashchilin, E.V. Flitman. V.E. Schetinsky

Experience and Perspectives of Near-Realtime Satellite Monitoring of Russia’s Territory for the Needs of Forest Fires Services

The article is devoted to analysis of experience gained during maintenance of the system for near-realtime satellite data collection, processing and dissemination during the whole Russia observations for the needs of forest fires services. The developed system is based on collection and partial processing of data covering local regions of observation. For data dissemination and presentation to the customers the networking capabilities and the World-Wide-Web Internet technologies are used.

Earth Research from Space 1998. N 3. P.89-95 (in russian).

N.A. Abushenko, S.A. Bartalev, A.I. Belyaev, V.V. Ershov, M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, G.N. Korovin, V.V. Koshelev, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova, A.A. Mazurov, N.P. Minko, R.R. Nazirov, S.M. Semenov, S.A. Tashchilin, E.V. Flitman. V.E. Schetinsky

Experience and Perspectives of Near-Realtime Satellite Monitoring of Russia’s Territory for the Needs of Forest Fires Services

The article is devoted to analysis of experience gained during maintenance of the system for near-realtime satellite data collection, processing and dissemination during the whole Russia observations for the needs of forest fires services. The developed system is based on collection and partial processing of data covering local regions of observation. For data dissemination and presentation to the customers the networking capabilities and the World-Wide-Web Internet technologies are used.

Preprint of Space Research Institute. Pr-1981. М. 1998. 18 p.

M.Yu.Zakharov, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov, E.V. Matyushkin, R.R. Nazirov, E.V. Flitman.

Building Archives of Weather-Satellite Data Based on the Internet Networking Technologies

This paper discusses the possibilities of building satellite data archives that provide operational access to data for the remote users. The principal archive structures described in the paper are oriented to the use of latest information technologies and the global computer networks - the INTERNET.

Preprint of Space Research Institute. Pr-1978. М. 1998. 24 p.

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov, R.R. Nazirov, E.V. Flitman.

Satellite Data Archives Integration into Specialized Information Systems

An opportunity to include satellite data and processing results into different information systems is discussed in this paper. The method of satellite data archives construction is suggested to facilitate the solution of the problem. Some examples o the usage of such method in practice are being demonstrated.

Earth Research from Space 1998. N 3. P.65-69 (in russian).
1997

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov, R.R. Nazirov, E.V. Flitman.

Present State and Prospects for Further Development of the SMIS IKI RAN Information System for Support of Satellite Data Users

Discussed in the report is the experience obtained during development and operations of SMIS information system for satellite data users. Special organization of satellite data storage is suggested to solve the problem of supporting different task-specific archives. This approach provides flexibility required for support of different thematic programs through the separate interfaces based over a common storage of raw and processed satellite data.

2 International Symposium on "Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations" Proc. 1997. RAL Keble College, Oxford, P 36.1-36.7

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M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov, R.R. Nazirov, E.V. Flitman.

Development of Fully Automated Systems for Satellite Data Acquisition with Remote Control over the Internet

Discussed in the report is the possibility of developing low-cost autonomous weather satellite receiving and processing centers for more efficient use of medium-resolution satellite data. The suggested approach is based on the experience gained during development and operations of SMIS HRPT Acquisition station and Processing Center. The report shows the ways to implement the low-cost soultions to achieve full automation of operations during data acquisition, pre-processing, thematic processing and storage, based on careful software design and networking capabilities.

2 International Symposium on "Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations" Proc. 1997. RAL Keble College, Oxford, P 76.1-76.10

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1996

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov, R.R. Nazirov, E.V. Flitman.

Information system for on-line access to satellite data.

This report describes capabilities and future prospects of the open system for on-line access to satellite data, developed at Russia's Space Research Institute (IKI RAN).

Proceedings of the International Workshop on Advances in Databases and Information Systems (ADBIS'96). Moscow. September 10-13 1996 Vol.2 Extended abstracts. p 64-65 Moscow: MEPhI, 1996.

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E.A. Loupian, M.Yu.Zakharov, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova, A.A. Mazurov, E.V. Flitman.

Algorithm for selection of changing objects on satellite images

The article presents the description of algorithm of automatic selection of changing objects on satellite images. The algorithm is based on the analysis of 2-D histograms of the images of the same Earth-surface region received at different time. Shown in the article also an example of operation of proposed algorithm on real satellite images.

Preprint of The Space Research Institute 1996 .

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, R.R. Nazirov, A.A. Mazurov, E.V. Flitman, N.L. Khokhlova.

Structure of the System for Instant Remote User Access to Satellite Data.

The paper is devoted to brief description of open system for instant access to satellite data, developed in Space Research Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences (IKI RAN).

Earth Research from Space 1996 (in press).

1995

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, R.R. Nazirov, A.A. Mazurov, E.V. Flitman.

Experimental System for Satellite Data Acquisition and Processing

The paper is devoted to brief description of experimental system for satellite data acquisition and processing developed in Space Research Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences (IKI RAN).

Space Bulletine 1995. V2. N4. P.22-24.

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, R.R. Nazirov, A.A. Mazurov, E.V. Flitman.

IKI RAN Information System for Support of Users of Meteorological Satellites Data

The report describes the experience of maintaining the information system, developed at Space Research Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences for support of users of meteorological satellites' data . The primary purpose of this system is support of local HRPT data acquisition stations, installed in the last years over the territory of CIS. Besides, a system for remote users' access to HRPT data is organized in Space Research Institute via the Internet. The source of satellite data for it is the NOAA HRPT receiving station, installed in the Institute. The automatic system of collection, registration and archiving of the information is realized on the station . Access to data for the remote users is organized using WWW (World Wide Web) server.

1 International Symposium on "Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations" Proc. 1995. RAL Chilton, Oxfordshire, P 60.1-60.6

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M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian,

Local Tasks: Format for Storing Data Received from NOAA Series Satellites

For the tasks of local monitoring using HRPT data, the problem is to maintain a permanent archive of fragmented data relevant to certain regions of interest. The goal is to achieve data organization allowing quick and easy data selection for use, distribution and exchange. For that purpose the specialized data format TDF is proposed basing on standard TIFF specification for storage of HRPT data. The TDF format has been already implemented at SMIS Laboratory for use on personal stations for HRPT data acquisition. A data processing software package, developed for Microsoft Windows 3.1 environment, performs new format operations, including saving and reading data, extracting data from various devices, visualizing and combining them with data from other devices. Also developed were the specialized dynamic libraries (DLL), containing a large set of the procedures for handling files in this format.

1 International Symposium on "Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations" Proc. 1995. RAL Chilton, Oxfordshire, P 47.1-47.10

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M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov, E.V. Flitman.

Flexible System of Updating Software for Satellite Images Processing

The increasing number of users of satellite information and development of new systems of remote sensing requires frequent changes and upgrades of the software for satellite data processing. Thus on the first places come the following requirements: reduction of time expenses for software development; ease of learning new programs by the users. One of possibilities to make the process of software development more efficient is to split the required updates to several levels, so that both users and programmers can work independently on each of these levels. The report informs about the software system that implements special support for each of these levels. The system was developed in MS Windows 3.1 environment for personal station for acquisition and processing of data from the NOAA series satellites in the HRPT mode.

1 International Symposium on "Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations" Proc. 1995. RAL Chilton, Oxfordshire, P 65.1-65.5

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M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov, E.V. Flitman.

Software for Personal Station for HRPT Data Acquisition

The report presents the description of software package for personal stations for HRPT data acquisition, developed at SMIS Laboratory. The package operates on personal computers in Microsoft Windows 3.1 environment. It provides possibility for data acquisition, fragmentation, pre-processing and thematic processing. This software is currently installed on the most HRPT acquisition stations in CIS.

1 International Symposium on "Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations" Proc. 1995. RAL Chilton, Oxfordshire, P 68.1-68.8

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M.Yu.Zakharov, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova, E.A. Loupian, R.R. Nazirov, A.A. Mazurov, E.V. Flitman. N.L.Khokhlova.

Open Information System for Satellite Data Users Support

The present preprint is devoted to description of the main trends of works being performed at the Space Monitoring Information Support (SMIS) laboratory of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Space Research Institute (IKI RAN).

Preprint of The Space Research Institute Pr-1929. 1995.

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1994

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov E.V. Flitman.

Adaptive system for modification of satellite images processing software

The increasing number of users of satellite information and appearance of new systems of remote sensing results in necessity of frequent changes and modernization of the software for satellite data processing. Thus on the first places come the following requirements: reduction of time of software development; ease of learning new programs by the users.
One of possibilities to make the process of software development more efficient is to split the required updates to several levels, so that both users and programmers can work independently on each of these levels. It appears useful to break all required tasks into three classes:

    1. Creating processing techniques and procedures on a basis of operations already available in the base package.
    2. Creating procedures, which cannot be represented as a sequence of standard operations, but work only with the images, not using any specific data.
    3. Creating routines and methods of processing, which operate both with the images and ancillary data (for example, complex arrays for calculation of image spectrum or cartographic information).
These three classes of tasks cover the majority of problems of image processing. For each class effective way of the decision can be chosen:
    1. Creating macros in existing program packages.
    2. Creating isolated functions, which are called dynamically from the main program. On exit the function returns control to the calling program.
    3. Development of the independent programs, capable to cooperate with the already available software.
The paper informs about the software system that implements special support for each of these tasks. The system was developed in MS Windows 3.1 environment for personal station for data acquisition and processing from the NOAA series satellites in the HRPT mode.

Earth Research from Space N 1 1994 p 48-53.

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, R.R.Nazirov.

Information center for satellite data users support.

The paper dicusses organization of NOAA HRPT data users support. An opportunity for local receiving centers coordination is discussed. Prototype of information center is described.

Earth Research from Space N 4 1994 p 88-91.

M.A.Bukchin, M.Yu.Zakharov, A.G.Krainev, E.A. Loupian, I.Yu.Nartov, A.A. Mazurov E.V. Flitman.

Pre-processing of meteorological satellite data on local receiving stations.

Discussed in the article are the various tasks of satellite data pre-processing, that may be carried out on local receiving stations. Several possibilities of their realization are analyzed. The article is based on the experience obtained from development and maintenance of data processing system for the SCANOR image receiving and processing personal station.

Earth Research from Space N 5 1994 p 112-117.

T.A. Nemchenko, E.A. Loupian, M.Yu.Zakharov, Yu.S. Krasheninnikova. E.V. Flitman.

Implementation of Thinning Procedure for Lines Detection on Satellites' Images.

The possibilities of using of the thinning procedures in satellites' images processing are discussed. Several algorithms of lines detection on satellites' images and results of their implementation are presented.

Earth Research from Space N 6 1994 p 43-50.
1993

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian,

Data processing for personal HRPT receiving station

The papert represents the description of software package for stations for acquisition HRPT data. The package provides possibility to receive data, perform their pre-processing and thematic processing. This softwarå is currently installed on the most HRPT acquisition stations in CIS.
The package consists of the following programs:

  • PREDICT. Calculating satellites' orbits, composing schedule of satellites' passages, preparing data for dish guidance control during acquisition.
    • TRACKER. Acquisition station control, data unpacking, calibration and storage.
  • FRAME. Viewing and fragmentation of data.
  • GEOREF. Geographical referencing of acquired data and conversion into cartographic projections.
  • AVHRR. Construction and analysis of temperature fields of sea surface, the estimation of integral humidity, clouds analysis using various techniques (including those developed by the user), calculation of various statistical characteristics of temperature and cloudiness fields.
  • SPEC. Spectral and correlation analysis of various satellite images.
  • MULTI. Thematic processing of the multi-channel images for selection of similar formations (segments) and their classification, using the statistical characteristics and expert estimations.
  • XV_IMAGE. The general multi-purpose program for image processing.
The software included in the standard set of acquisition station allow the user to perform a wide range of tasks. If necessary, the user can develop his own programs using special dynamic libraries (DLL) supplied with the package, containing input/output procedures, frequently used dialogues and a range of routines for data processing. This makes it possible to supplement and modify the software for specific tasks.
The software operates in MS WINDOWS 3.1 environment.

Earth Research from Space N1, 1993, p 36-39.

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian,

File format for the NOAA satellites' data used for local monitoring.

An opportunity of organisation of a special file format suitable for the NOAA satellites' data used for local monitoring purposes has been considered. The possibility of the TIFF specification usage is shown. The usage and extension of the current TIFF specification are described.

Earth Research from Space N 3 1993 p 36-70.

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov

Program for AVHRR Data Processing on a Personal Computer

Program for AVHRR data processing on a personal computer under MS-Windows 3.1 environment is described. Standard and well-known algorithms for the following calculations have been implemented: data pre-processing, various temperature features, vegetation index, water-vapour estimation, two-dimensional histogram evaluation, classification algorithms construction facility.
The ways to obtain orbital elements from the Internet are also described. Some satellite tracking applications are discussed.

Earth Research from Space N 4 1993 p 62-68.

M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov, I. Yu. Nartov.

Geographical referensing of AVHRR data for regional monitoring.

A possibilili for high-precision (up to 1 pixel) geografical referensing of AVHRR data is shown. Some fast algorithms for latitude-longitute gride and standart projection building are discussed. An application for MS-Windows. which includes these algorithms is discribed.

Earth Research from Space N 5 1993 p 27-32.

B. Ya Dolgopolov, M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov, E.V. Flitman.

Softwere for multiband satellite images segmentation and classification

The softwаre package for multiband image segmentaion and classification is described. The packege is intended to process NOAA's AVHRR data and runs under MS-Windows 3.1 environment& Some examples of the processed images of and sea-surface are shown.

Earth Research from Space N 6 1993 p 49-56.
1992

E.A. Loupian, A.A. Mazurov

Quick algorithm of arbitrary geometric image transformation

An algorithm of smooth arbitrary geometric transformations is proposed for images. It is based on dislocations of several control points to be defined apriory. The algorithm is both quick and smooth to use it on PC.

Earth Research from Space N 5 1992 p 38-43.

M.A.Bukchin, V.E. Gershenzon, M.Yu.Zakharov, E.A. Loupian, I.A Plusnin.

Possibility of development and prospects for application of inexpensive ground receiving stetion for NOAA satellites (HRPT mode).

Possibilities are analyzed to increazse the sphere of application for the information from the meteorogical NOAA satellites. The problem is solved on the basis of inexpensive and easy in use receving station. Configuration, flields of application and potential possibilities of such a station are discribed.

Earth Research from Space N 6 1992 p 85-90.