1)Deep Learning applied to Underwater Mine Warfare

In this article, we have presented our work on Underwater

Mine Detection in SAS images. We have setup a new pipeline
of operation composed of (i) a synthetic image generator, (ii) a
DAE, (iii) a background dataset extractor and (iv) a DCNN as
illustrated on Fig. 1. Through our tests, we show that this
pipeline is very promising as results on a first simple
operational dataset are encouraging. However, work needs to
be pursued in order to be able to tackle more complex and
challenging backgrounds. We foresee a few tasks to be carried
out on both the image generation part and the machine learning
part.

2)A Study on Detection and Classification of

Underwater Mines Using Neural Networks

This paper has examined various neural network

techniques which have the potential to aid the detection
and classification of mine-like objects in side scan sonar
imagery. In side scan sonar-imaging applications, five
components of the detection and classification system
were examined. These components are Data
preprocessing, Segmentation, Feature extraction,
Detection and Classification. For each of these
components, neural network techniques is used to
improve the performance of underwater mine, and side
scan sonar systems where discussed. Examples of
successful or instructive methods from the literature
were given. Finally, some general neural network
considerations common to each imaging methodology
were given. Table 1 present the selected overview of
neural network techniques among the existing systems
and also display the finding rate of mine detection and
classification. The need of human element of the mine
hunting system is emphasized.