An Approach of Generating Synthetic Data in Military Camouflaged Object Detection

Camouflaged object detection is paramount across diverse domains, spanning military surveillance, wildlife conservation, and security systems. Despite the efficiency of deep learning in military camouflage detection, significant challenges persist, notably the scarcity of training data. This study addresses these challenges by presenting a pioneering method to generate synthetic camouflage images from 3D models, specifically designed for detecting camouflage in military settings. Additionally, we introduce a robust camouflage assessment method to augment the quality of synthetic data. Through extensive experimentation, we validate that data generated under optimal conditions substantially boosts the performance of state-of-the-art object detection models in identifying camouflaged objects. This research thus offers a promising avenue for advancing the effectiveness and applicability of camouflage detection systems across various real-world scenarios. © 2024 IEEE.