Apparent superiority of sophisticated detection algorithms in test conditions does not necessarily imply the same in real-world hyperspectral imaging applications.
An automatic system for matching and retrieving tattoo images will help advance the investigative capabilities of law enforcement and forensics agencies.
The pace of change of modern technology requires that the engineering profession reinvent itself. Norman Augustine addressed this topic at the SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing symposium. (Video interview and podcast of speech)