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arXiv CS.AI·Jun 9·5 min read
PolyBuild: An End-to-End Method for Polygonal Building Contour Extraction from High-Resolution Remote Sensing Images
TL;DR
Extracting building outlines from high-resolution satellite images is difficult due to varying conditions and complex structures. PolyBuild is a new end-to-end method that automates this extraction process, reducing reliance on traditional pixel-level segmentation.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can leverage PolyBuild to enhance mapping accuracy and efficiency in urban planning projects.
Key Takeaways
- Utilize PolyBuild for efficient building contour extraction.
- Leverage the hybrid CNN-Transformer architecture for improved accuracy.
- Apply the method in urban planning and mapping applications.
- Conduct experiments on diverse datasets to validate results.
How It Works
PolyBuild consists of two main components: the Initial Contour Generation Module (ICGM) and the Contour Optimization Module (COM). The ICGM detects buildings and generates initial contours by analyzing features from sub-regions, while the COM refines these contours using a Transformer-based decoder that incorporates CNN features.
This combination allows for effective capture of both local details and broader spatial relationships, resulting in precise building outlines.