Research on Real-time and High-precision Positioning Method of Ground Target through UAV Stereo Vision and Spatial Information Fusion

Abstract

Background: Positioning accuracy is the most important index of the reconnaissance positioning system. Positioning accuracy involves many factors, such as the position, attitude and motion state of the flight platform, the pointing accuracy of the stable platform, and various coordinate transformations. A reasonable fusion strategy can guarantee stable positioning accuracy, so it is very important to study the precise fusion of machine vision, 3D geographic data and UAV airborne positioning information to realize the optimal combination of positioning data and complete the accurate and rapid positioning of the ground target. Methods: In this paper, a location model based on stereo vision and spatial information fusion method is proposed. It fully integrates visual information, satellite positioning information and spatial geographic information, greatly improves positioning accuracy, and through a real-time processing algorithm, significantly improves real-time positioning. Results: Through the related experiments, positioning accuracy and real-time ability of positioning could reach about three meters. Conclusion: The proposed real-time and high-precision positioning method of the ground target through UAV stereo vision and spatial information fusion is proposed showing significant improvement compared to other traditional methods.