Using Data Compression to Increase the Bandwith of Existing Tactical Control System - Content Based Compression

Abstract : The aim of the presentation was to show the benefits in applying the 'intelligent' image compression technique in military application. The idea is to use image understanding to structure the applied compression so as to ensure that the compression process does not corrupt the militarily 'important' information contained within the image, while still attaining high compression ratios. The system characteristics correspond to clearly identified military requirements and has been evaluated in this context.