Shadow Detection and Removal Techniques in Aerial Images

Abstract

One of the complicated tasks is to detect & remove Shadow from single images of aerial images. Significant research is being carried out on various techniques of shadow detection. Over past decades, many shadow identification & removal approaches have been applied. Shadows are optical effects that arise when a region in the scene occurs when the primary light. Shadows are all over around us, so there is no confusion by their appearance. In this paper we provide an overview of the different methods used in the aerial images to identify & eliminate shadows & also provide their comparative study.