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An aerial color image anomaly dataset for search missions in complex forested terrain.

Rakesh John Amala Arokia Nathan, Matthias Gessner, Nurullah Özkan, Marius Bock, Mohamed Youssef, Maximilian Mews, Björn Piltz, Ralf Berger, Oliver Bimber

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Rakesh John Amala Arokia Nathan *Johannes Kepler University, Institute of Computer Graphics, Linz, 4040, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5534-0182
Matthias Gessner *German Aerospace Center, Institute of Space Research, Berlin, 12489, Germany.
Nurullah Özkan *Johannes Kepler University, Institute of Computer Graphics, Linz, 4040, Austria.
Marius BockGerman Aerospace Center, Institute of Space Research, Berlin, 12489, Germany.
Mohamed YoussefJohannes Kepler University, Institute of Computer Graphics, Linz, 4040, Austria.
Maximilian MewsGerman Aerospace Center, Institute of Space Research, Berlin, 12489, Germany.
Björn PiltzGerman Aerospace Center, Institute of Space Research, Berlin, 12489, Germany.
Ralf BergerGerman Aerospace Center, Institute of Space Research, Berlin, 12489, Germany.
Oliver Bimber *Johannes Kepler University, Institute of Computer Graphics, Linz, 4040, Austria. oliver.bimber@jku.at.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

After a family murder in rural Germany, authorities failed to locate the suspect in a vast forest despite a massive search. To aid the search, a research aircraft captured high-resolution aerial imagery. Due to dense vegetation obscuring small clues, automated analysis was ineffective, prompting a crowd-sourcing initiative. This effort produced a unique dataset of labeled, hard-to-detect anomalies under occluded, real-world conditions. It can serve as a benchmark for improving anomaly detection approaches in complex forest environments, supporting manhunts and rescue operations. Initial benchmark tests showed existing methods performed poorly, highlighting the need for context-aware approaches. The dataset is openly accessible for offline processing. An additional interactive web interface supports online viewing and dynamic growth by allowing users to annotate and submit new findings.

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PMCPMC13181117

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