Prof. Marco Diani
Full Professor at Univ di Pisa
SPIE Involvement:
Editorial Board Member: Journal of Applied Remote Sensing | Author
Area of Expertise:
Hyperspectral image analysis , Hyperspectral Target detection , Infrared video processing , Hyperspectral anomaly detection , Multitemporal hyperspectral image analysis
Profile Summary

Marco Diani received his Master of Science degree (cum laude) in Electronic Engineering at the University of Pisa, Italy, in 1988. He holds the position of full Professor at the Italian Naval Academy. He also holds the course of "Remote Sensing" at the University of Pisa.
His recent research activity focuses on hyperspectral/multispectral image analysis and on the processing of videos acquired by thermal imagers. As to the former topic his interest is on blind methods for searching anomalous areas/objects (anomaly detection), on detecting specific materials on the basis of their spectral signature (spectral signature based object detection), and on revealing the presence of regions where changes occurred (anomalous change detection) between two repeated passes over the same area. The analysis of multi-temporal images also includes "object rediscovery" where an object, which has been identified in the first image, is located in the second one by properly compensating for the atmospheric/radiometric changes occurred between the two acquisitions. In the framework of target detection in infrared videos both the aspects of object detection and change detection have been considered.
Marco Diani is/has been coordinator for many projects at the Department of Information Engineering and at the CNIT (Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario Telecomunicazioni) funded by public and private institutions. He has authored/co-authored more than 150 papers, 50 of which on international peer reviewed journals. He has also authored more than 50 technical reports and final research reports. He has been a member of technical committees at international conferences. He has served as a reviewer for many journals in the fields of remote sensing and image/signal processing such as IEEE Trans. on Image Processing, IEEE Trans. on Signal Processing, IEEE Trans. Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Optical Engineering and Applied Optics. He is member of IEEE and SPIE.
Publications (48)

Proceedings Article | 17 October 2023 Presentation + Paper
Osvaldo Pulpito, Giovanni Martella, Nicola Acito, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini, Raffaele Grasso, Gabriele Ferri, Kevin LePage
Proceedings Volume 12742, 127420B (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2680239
KEYWORDS: Target detection, Video, Detection and tracking algorithms, Object detection, Infrared radiation, Modal decomposition, Infrared detectors, Infrared sensors

Proceedings Article | 2 November 2022 Paper
Osvaldo Pulpito, Nicola Acito, Marco Diani, Sergio Ugo De Ceglie, Giovanni Corsini
Proceedings Volume 12272, 1227204 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2636135
KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Target detection, Long wavelength infrared, Mid-IR, Medium wave, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Infrared sensors, Linear filtering, Visualization

Proceedings Article | 5 October 2017 Paper
Andrea Zingoni, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini
Proceedings Volume 10434, 104340B (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2278151
KEYWORDS: Infrared cameras, Cameras, Detection and tracking algorithms, Infrared radiation, Infrared sensors, Infrared detectors, Video surveillance, Remote sensing, Machine vision, Computer vision technology

Proceedings Article | 4 October 2017 Presentation + Paper
Nicola Acito, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini
Proceedings Volume 10427, 104270D (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2278225
KEYWORDS: Hyperspectral imaging, Image processing, Sensors, Remote sensing, Surveillance, Defense and security

Proceedings Article | 21 October 2016 Paper
Andrea Zingoni, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini
Proceedings Volume 9988, 99880L (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2241259
KEYWORDS: Infrared cameras, Video surveillance, Cameras, Detection and tracking algorithms, Video, Machine vision, Computer vision technology, Algorithm development, Signal to noise ratio, Radiofrequency ablation

Proceedings Article | 23 October 2014 Paper
Nicola Acito, Marco Diani, Alessandro Rossi, Sergio Ugo de Ceglie
Proceedings Volume 9244, 92440Z (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2067314
KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, Statistical analysis, Sensors, Target detection, RGB color model, Atmospheric sensing, Image processing, Hyperspectral imaging, Feature extraction, Defense and security

Proceedings Article | 14 October 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9240, 92400Q (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2067317
KEYWORDS: Luminescence, LIDAR, Object recognition, Water, Signal processing, Receivers, Scattering, Data acquisition, Sensors, Interference (communication)

Proceedings Article | 13 October 2014 Paper
Alessandro Rossi, Nicola Acito, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini, Sergio Ugo De Ceglie, Aldo Riccobono, Leandro Chiarantini
Proceedings Volume 9250, 92500V (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2067313
KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, Target detection, Sensors, Reflectivity, Calibration, Cameras, Short wave infrared radiation, Interference (communication), Hyperspectral imaging, RGB color model

Proceedings Article | 13 October 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9250, 92500W (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2067322
KEYWORDS: Target detection, Hyperspectral target detection, Sensors, RGB color model, Hyperspectral imaging, Short wave infrared radiation, Detection and tracking algorithms, Target acquisition, Spectral resolution, Signal to noise ratio

Proceedings Article | 13 October 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9244, 92440X (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2067351
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Hyperspectral imaging, Data modeling, Interference (communication), Detection and tracking algorithms, Target detection, Data analysis, Signal detection, Statistical analysis

Proceedings Article | 15 May 2014 Paper
Proceedings Volume 9141, 91411L (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2051869
KEYWORDS: Luminescence, LIDAR, Water, Backscatter, Object recognition, Raman scattering, Coastal modeling, Quantum efficiency, Molecules, Ultraviolet radiation

Proceedings Article | 11 June 2013 Paper
Gianni Barani, Monica Olivieri, Cristian Luison, Alessandro Rossi, Marco Diani, Nicola Acito
Proceedings Volume 8704, 87040J (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2015696
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Infrared search and track, Signal to noise ratio, Image registration, Panoramic photography, Mid-IR, Head, Atmospheric optics, Staring arrays, Target detection

Proceedings Article | 31 May 2013 Paper
Alessandro Rossi, Nicola Acito, Marco Diani, Cristian Luison, Monica Olivieri, Gianni Barani
Proceedings Volume 8713, 87130O (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2015721
KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, High dynamic range imaging, Thermography, Visualization, Image processing, Infrared cameras, Image contrast enhancement, Image compression, Cameras, Surveillance

SPIE Journal Paper | 23 May 2013
OE, Vol. 52, Issue 10, 102002, (May 2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.52.10.102002
KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Thermography, Visualization, Infrared radiation, High dynamic range imaging, Image processing, Surveillance, Visibility, Infrared cameras, Optical engineering

SPIE Journal Paper | 12 March 2013
OE, Vol. 52, Issue 03, 036202, (March 2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.52.3.036202
KEYWORDS: Interference (communication), Signal to noise ratio, Detection and tracking algorithms, RGB color model, Optical engineering, Sensors, Hyperspectral imaging, Cameras, Data modeling, Signal detection

Proceedings Article | 21 November 2012 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8536, 853602 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.974663
KEYWORDS: Synthetic aperture radar, Detection and tracking algorithms, Spatial resolution, Statistical analysis, Image processing, Algorithm development, Critical dimension metrology, Image analysis, Image resolution, Optical inspection

Proceedings Article | 19 November 2012 Paper
Marco Diani, Salvatore Resta, Nicola Acito, Giovanni Corsini, Sergio de Ceglie
Proceedings Volume 8542, 854220 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.974628
KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, RGB color model, Hyperspectral imaging, Cameras, Interference (communication), Particle filters, Distance measurement, Target detection, Image registration, Electro optical modeling

Proceedings Article | 8 November 2012 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8537, 85370H (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.973686
KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, Hyperspectral imaging, Sensors, Algorithm development, Seaborgium, Target detection, Systems modeling, Data acquisition, Remote sensing, Mathematical modeling

Proceedings Article | 8 November 2012 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8537, 85370Q (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.974216
KEYWORDS: Statistical analysis, Hyperspectral imaging, Sensors, Error analysis, Detection and tracking algorithms, Bismuth, Data modeling, RGB color model, Digital filtering, Spatial resolution

Proceedings Article | 24 October 2012 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8541, 85410V (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.971443
KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Visualization, High dynamic range imaging, Infrared cameras, Cameras, Thermography, Image compression, Visual compression, Infrared radiation, Visibility

SPIE Journal Paper | 13 June 2012
OE, Vol. 51, Issue 11, 111705, (June 2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.51.11.111705
KEYWORDS: Error analysis, Sensors, Statistical analysis, Optical engineering, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image analysis, RGB color model, Hyperspectral imaging, Spatial resolution, Target detection

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2011
OE, Vol. 50, Issue 10, 107204, (October 2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3640822
KEYWORDS: Target detection, Digital filtering, Detection and tracking algorithms, Infrared imaging, Infrared detectors, Nonlinear filtering, Infrared radiation, Optical filters, Image processing, Optical engineering

Proceedings Article | 26 May 2011 Paper
Proceedings Volume 8020, 80200J (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.886910
KEYWORDS: Target detection, Infrared imaging, Digital filtering, Nonlinear filtering, Detection and tracking algorithms, Signal processing, Image processing, Infrared detectors, Infrared detection, Optical filters

Proceedings Article | 26 October 2010 Paper
Alessandro Rossi, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini
Proceedings Volume 7834, 78340D (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.864968
KEYWORDS: Nonuniformity corrections, Staring arrays, Error analysis, Sensors, Infrared imaging, Spatial filters, Infrared sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Calibration, Image processing

Proceedings Article | 23 October 2010 Paper
Tiziana Veracini, Stefania Matteoli, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini, Sergio de Ceglie
Proceedings Volume 7830, 78300B (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.865073
KEYWORDS: Hyperspectral imaging, Data modeling, Statistical analysis, Target detection, Sensors, Statistical modeling, Detection and tracking algorithms, Hyperspectral target detection, Data analysis, Mathematical modeling

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 May 2010
Alessandro Rossi, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini
OE, Vol. 49, Issue 05, 057003, (May 2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3425660
KEYWORDS: Nonuniformity corrections, Staring arrays, Infrared imaging, Spatial filters, Optical filters, Infrared radiation, Digital filtering, Sensors, Linear filtering, Detection and tracking algorithms

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 2010
Stefania Matteoli, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini
OE, Vol. 49, Issue 04, 046201, (April 2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3386069
KEYWORDS: Target detection, Statistical analysis, Detection and tracking algorithms, Sensors, Mahalanobis distance, Optical engineering, Hyperspectral imaging, Roads, Contamination, Image segmentation

Proceedings Article | 1 October 2009 Paper
Proceedings Volume 7482, 74820C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830423
KEYWORDS: Target detection, Atmospheric modeling, Sensors, Reflectivity, Atmospheric physics, Atmospheric sensing, Hyperspectral target detection, Surveillance, Data acquisition, Detection and tracking algorithms

Proceedings Article | 28 September 2009 Paper
Stefania Matteoli, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini
Proceedings Volume 7477, 74770K (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830445
KEYWORDS: Target detection, Detection and tracking algorithms, Contamination, Statistical analysis, Image segmentation, Sensors, Hyperspectral imaging, Roads, Signal processing, Image analysis

Proceedings Article | 24 September 2009 Paper
Alessandro Rossi, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini
Proceedings Volume 7481, 74810N (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830424
KEYWORDS: Nonuniformity corrections, Spatial filters, Infrared imaging, Staring arrays, Linear filtering, Nonlinear filtering, Error analysis, Signal processing, Image processing, Sensors

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 September 2009
OE, Vol. 48, Issue 09, 096401, (September 2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3216575
KEYWORDS: Visualization, Infrared imaging, High dynamic range imaging, Linear filtering, Image enhancement, Image processing, Image compression, Visibility, Infrared radiation, Optical engineering

Proceedings Article | 2 October 2008 Paper
F. Carnesecchi, V. Byfield, P. Cipollini, G. Corsini, M. Diani
Proceedings Volume 7105, 710504 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.800304
KEYWORDS: Water, Sun, Absorption, Optical properties, Interfaces, Ocean optics, Hybrid fiber optics, Sensors, Reflection, Multispectral imaging

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2008
OE, Vol. 47, Issue 07, 076401, (July 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2956655
KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Visualization, Image compression, Image contrast enhancement, High dynamic range imaging, Visibility, Optical engineering, Infrared radiation, Image quality, Nonlinear filtering

Proceedings Article | 24 October 2007 Paper
Proceedings Volume 6748, 67480E (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738062
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Advanced distributed simulations, Target detection, Detection and tracking algorithms, Spatial resolution, Signal processing, Statistical analysis, Short wave infrared radiation, Spectral resolution, Scanning electron microscopy

Proceedings Article | 8 October 2007 Paper
Proceedings Volume 6737, 67370Q (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738038
KEYWORDS: Fermium, Frequency modulation, Discrete wavelet transforms, Infrared sensors, Image filtering, Infrared imaging, Atrial fibrillation, Transform theory, Spatial filters, Optical filters

Proceedings Article | 8 October 2007 Paper
Proceedings Volume 6737, 67370P (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.738037
KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Visibility, Visualization, High dynamic range imaging, Image compression, Nonlinear filtering, Cameras, Image quality, Image contrast enhancement, Imaging systems

Proceedings Article | 5 October 2006 Paper
N. Acito, M. Greco, M. Diani, G. Corsini
Proceedings Volume 6394, 63940K (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.690149
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Target detection, Target recognition, Image fusion, Fusion energy, Buildings, Image filtering, Hyperspectral imaging, Image processing

Proceedings Article | 29 September 2006 Paper
M. Greco, M. Diani, G. Corsini
Proceedings Volume 6365, 63650V (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.689961
KEYWORDS: Principal component analysis, Feature extraction, Image classification, Image quality, Image analysis, Interference (communication), Signal to noise ratio, Sensors, Hyperspectral imaging, Statistical analysis

Proceedings Article | 4 May 2006 Paper
X. Briottet, Y. Boucher, A. Dimmeler, A. Malaplate, A. Cini, M. Diani, H. Bekman, P. Schwering, T. Skauli, I. Kasen, I. Renhorn, L. Klasén, M. Gilmore, D. Oxford
Proceedings Volume 6239, 62390B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672030
KEYWORDS: Target detection, Image processing, Sensors, Imaging spectroscopy, Hyperspectral imaging, Image sensors, Reflectivity, Hyperspectral target detection, Optical properties, Defense technologies

Proceedings Article | 19 October 2005 Paper
M. Greco, N. Acito, G. Corsini, M. Diani
Proceedings Volume 5982, 598216 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.627690
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Target detection, Hyperspectral target detection, Hyperspectral imaging, Statistical analysis, Stochastic processes, Statistical modeling, Data acquisition, Detection and tracking algorithms, Defense technologies

Proceedings Article | 19 October 2005 Paper
N. Acito, M. Diani, G. Corsini
Proceedings Volume 5982, 59820O (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.627691
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Expectation maximization algorithms, Target detection, Scanning electron microscopy, Image processing, Algorithm development, Statistical analysis, Receivers, Signal processing

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2005
Nicola Acito, Giovanni Corsini, Marco Diani, G. Pennucci
OE, Vol. 44, Issue 10, 106401, (October 2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2113147
KEYWORDS: Digital filtering, Nonlinear filtering, Target detection, Infrared imaging, Linear filtering, Detection and tracking algorithms, Optical filters, Image filtering, Optical engineering, Electronic filtering

Proceedings Article | 10 November 2004 Paper
Luciano Alparone, Giovanni Corsini, Marco Diani
Proceedings Volume 5573, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.567998
KEYWORDS: Statistical analysis, Signal to noise ratio, Interference (communication), Infrared cameras, Data modeling, Thermal modeling, Sensors, Cameras, Algorithm development, Image processing

Proceedings Article | 10 November 2004 Paper
Nicola Acito, Giovanni Corsini, Marco Diani, Andrea Cini
Proceedings Volume 5573, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.565858
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Target detection, Statistical analysis, Signal to noise ratio, Algorithm development, Expectation maximization algorithms, Data acquisition, Image processing, Spatial resolution

Proceedings Article | 13 March 2003 Paper
Marco Diani, N. Acito, Giovanni Corsini
Proceedings Volume 4885, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.463188
KEYWORDS: Target detection, Infrared imaging, Surveillance systems, Sensors, Signal processing, Interference (communication), Calibration, Infrared radiation, Infrared sensors, Point spread functions

SPIE Journal Paper | 1 August 2001
A. Baldacci, Marco Diani, Giovanni Corsini
OE, Vol. 40, Issue 08, (August 2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1387989
KEYWORDS: Detection and tracking algorithms, Infrared search and track, Target detection, Infrared imaging, Optical engineering, Infrared sensors, Clouds, Infrared radiation, Submerged target detection, Signal detection

Proceedings Article | 19 January 2001 Paper
A. Baldacci, Giovanni Corsini, Marco Diani, Andrea Cini
Proceedings Volume 4170, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.413909
KEYWORDS: Sensors, Target detection, Signal processing, Cameras, Detection and tracking algorithms, 3D acquisition, Electronic filtering, Image filtering, Information operations, Signal to noise ratio

Proceedings Article | 27 July 1999 Paper
A. Baldacci, Giovanni Corsini, Marco Diani, Andrea Cini, Mauro Colonna
Proceedings Volume 3720, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.357189
KEYWORDS: Automatic target recognition, Error analysis, Cameras, Target recognition, Ranging, Image processing, Factor analysis, Fourier transforms, Detection and tracking algorithms, Attenuated total reflectance

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