Refereed Journal Papers

  1. Xiong, Z. and Y. Zhang (2009): A Novel Interest Point Matching Algorithm for High Resolution Satellite Images, IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, accepted.
  2. Deng, N.W., Y. Zhang, A. Chrzanowski, J.G. Wang (2009): Review of Non-Parametric Models for Dam Deformation Analysis in China, Geomatica, accepted.
  3. Wuest, B., and Y. Zhang (2009): Region Based Segmentation of QuickBird Multispectral Imagery through Band Ratios and Fuzzy Comparison. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Vo. 64, pp.55-64.
  4. Hong, G., Y. Zhang, and B. Mercer (2008): Improvement of high spatial resolution SAR visual interpretation by combining with low spatial resolution multispectral images, Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, accepted.
  5. Xiong, Z., and Y. Zhang (2009): A Generic Method for RPC Refinement using Ground Control Information, Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, Vol. 75, pp.1083-1092.
  6. Afify, H., and Y. Zhang (2008): Accuracy assessment of user-derived RFCs for ortho-rectification of high-resolution satellite imagery, International Journal of Geoinformatics, Vol.4, No.4, pp.17-24.
  7. Hong, G., and Y. Zhang (2008): Wavelet-Based Image Registration Technique for High Resolution Remote Sensing Images, Computers & Geosciences, Vol. 34, pp. 1708-1720.
  8. Hong, G. and Y. Zhang (2008): Comparison and Improvement of Wavelet-Based Image Fusion. International Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 673-691.
  9. Xiong, Z., and Y. Zhang (2008): An Initial Study on Vehicle Information Extraction from Single Pass of Satellite QuickBird Imagery, Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, Vol. 74, No. 11, pp. 1401-1412. (First Place Recipient of ASPRS 2009 John I. Davidson President's Award for Practical Papers)
  10. Amolins, K., Y. Zhang and P. Dare (2007): Wavelet based image fusion techniques - an introduction, review and comparison, ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, accepted. Vol. 62, Issue 4, September, pp 249-263.
  11. Hong, G. and Y. Zhang (2007): A Comparative Study on Radiometric Normalization Using High Resolution Satellite Images, International Journal of Remote Sensing, January, pp. 1-14.
  12. Mayunga, S.D., Coleman, D.J. and Y. Zhang (2007): A Semi-Automated Approach for Extracting Building from Quickbird Imagery Applied to Informal Settlement Mapping. International Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol. 27, No. 10, pp. 2343-2357.
  13. Mayunga, D., D. Coleman, and Y. Zhang (2006): Semi-automatic Building Extraction in Dense Urban Settlement areas from High-resolution Satellite Images, Survey Review, accepted Jan. 2006.
  14. Zhang, Y. and G. Hong (2005): An IHS and wavelet integrated approach for effectively pan-sharpening IKONOS and QuickBird images, International Journal of Information Fusion, Vol. 6/3, pp. 225-234.
  15. Pegler, K., D.J. Coleman, R. Pelot, and Y. Zhang (2005): Comparison of maximum distance metrics for use in the remote sensing of small targets. Journal of Surveying Engineering, Vol. 131, No. 2, pp.50-59.
  16. Zhang, Y. (2004): Highlight Article: Understanding Image Fusion. Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, Vol. 70, No. 6, pp. 657-661.
  17. Zhang, Y. (2004). The Front Cover: Standard and Colour Enhanced Pansharpening of Quickbird Imagery - Sydney, Australia. Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, Vol. 70, No. 6.
  18. Zhang, Y., C.V. Tao, and J.B. Mercer (2004): An initial study on automatic reconstruction of ground DEMs from airborne IfSAR DSMs. Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, Vol. 70, No. 4, pp. 427-438. (ASPRS 2005 Talbert Abrams Grand Award)
  19. Pegler, K. H., D. J. Coleman, R.P. Pelot, and Y. Zhang (2003). "The Potential for Using Very High Spatial Resolution Imagery for Marine Search and Rescue Surveillance." Geocarto International, Vol 18., No. 3, September. pp 35-39.
  20. Zhang, Y. (2001): Texture Integrated Classification of Urban Treed Areas in High-Resolution Color Infrared Imagery. Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, Vol. 67, No. 12, pp. 1359-1365.
  21. Zhang, Y. (2001): Detection of Urban Housing Development by Fusing Multisensor Satellite Data and Performing Spatial Feature Post-Classification, International Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol. 22, No. 17, pp. 3339-3355.
  22. Zhang, Y. (2000): Method for Completion and Accuracy Improvement of Multispectrally Classified Urban Rivers. Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, Vol. 66, No. 8, pp. 991-999.
  23. Zhang, Y., C. Vincent Tao and J. Bryan Mercer (2000): Sensitive Analysis of Various Influences on the Planimetric Displacement of Commercial High-Resolution Satellite Imagery. Geomatica. Vol. 54, No. 4, pp. 411-450.
  24. Zhang, Y. (1999): Optimization of building detection in satellite data by combining multispectral classification and texture filtering. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing, Vol. 54 (1) pp. 50-60.
  25. Zhang, Y. (1999): A New Method for Merging Multispectral and Mutliresolution Satellite Data and Its Spectral and Spatial Effects. International Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol. 20, No. 10, pp. 2003-2014.
  26. Zhang, Y. and J. Albertz (1998): Vergleich verschiedener Verfahren zur Kambination multisensoraler Satelliten-Bilddaten (Comparison of Various Algorithms for Multisensor Image Fusion). Photogrammetrie-Fernerkundung-Geoinformation (PFG), Heft 5, pp. 261-274. (in German)
  27. Zhang, Y. (1991): Economy and Population Problems in Province Gansu and Qinghai. Chinese Economic Geography, No 1, pp. 29-32. (in Chinese)
  28. Zhang, Y. (1991): The Relationship of Education, Economy and Chinese Population Problem. Journal of Chinese Southern Population, No 1. (in Chinese)
  29. Zhang, Y. (1989): Application of Remote Sensing Technology in Investigation of Nature Resources. Journal of Young Geographer, No 3, pp. 62-63. (in Chinese)
  30. Zhang, Y. (1988): Raster Technique of Reproduction. Journal of Printing Technique, No 2, pp. 17-19. (in Chinese)
  31. Zhang, Y. and G. Zhao (1987): Basic Effects of Reproduction Techniques, Part III. Journal of Printing Technique, No 1, pp. 21-22. (in Chinese)
  32. Zhang, Y. and G. Zhao (1986b): Basic Effects of Reproduction Techniques, Part II. Journal of Printing Technique, No 2, pp. 16-18. (in Chinese)
  33. Zhang, Y. and G. Zhao (1986a): Basic Effects of Reproduction Techniques, Part I. Journal of Printing Technique, No 1, pp. 14-16. (in Chinese)
  34. Zhang, Y. (1983): Possible Innovations in the Map Design. Professional Journal of Surveying and Mapping, No 4, pp. 40-42. (in Chinese)
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Book Chapters

  1. Zhang, Y. (2008): Chapter 14: Pan-Sharpening for Improved Information Extraction, In Li, Chen & Baltsavias (eds.): 2008 ISPRS Congress Book– Spatial Information from Images, pp. 185-202, Taylor & Francis Group, London.
  2. Zhang, Y., P. Xie, and H. Li (2007): Chapter 1: An online colour 2D and 3D image system for disaster management, in Li, Zlatanova and Fabbri (eds.): Geomatics Solutions for Disaster Management, pp. 1-15, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York.
  3. Zhang, Y., and N. Kerle (2007): Satellite remote sensing for real-time data collection and the challenges, in Zlatanova and Li (eds.): Chapter 4: Geo-Information Technology for Emergency Response, pp. 75-102, Taylor & Francis Group, London, New York.
  4. Zhang, Y. and T. Maxwell (2006): Chapter 16: Multi-scale roof mapping using fused multi-resolution optical satellite images, in Merchant & Weng (eds.): Remote Sensing of Impervious Surfaces, pp. 331-347, CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group.
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Professional Magazine Papers

  1. Cheng, P., T. Toutin, Y. Zhang, and M. Wood (2003): QuickBird ... Geometric Correction, Path and Block Processing, and Data Fusion. Earth Observation Magazine (EOM), May 2003, pp. 24-30.
  2. Zhang, Y. (2002): Cover Story: Colour Enhanced Automatic Image Fusion - an Example of IKONOS Images, San Diego. GIM International - The Worldwide Magazine for Geomatics, Vol. 16, No. 8.
  3. Zhang, Y. (2002): Automatic Image Fusion: A new Technique for Effectively Sharpening IKONOS Multispectral Images. GIM International - The Worldwide Magazine for Geomatics, Vol. 16, No. 5, pp. 54-57.
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Refereed Conference Proceedings

  1. Xiong, Z. and Y. Zhang (2009): Study on Corner and Center for Image Registration. ASPRS 2009 Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, March 8 - 13, 2009.
  2. Xiong, Z. and Y. Zhang (2009):  Control Network Based Interest Point Matching in Highly Woody Images. ASPRS 2009 Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, March 8 - 13, 2009.
  3. Deng, N.W., A. Szostak-Chrzanowski, Y. Zhang, and J.G. Wang (2008): Overview of Dynamic Models Used in Dam Deformation Analysis, International Conference on Dam Safety Management, October 22-24, 2008, Nanjing, China.
  4. Zhang, Y. (2008): Methods for image fusion quality assessment - a review, comparison and analysis. The XXI ISPRS Congress, Beijing, July 3 -11, 2008. Published in The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. Vol. XXXVII. Part B7. p. 1101.
  5. Gweon, Y. and Y. Zhang (2008): Change Detection for Aerial Photo Database Update. The XXI ISPRS Congress, Beijing, July 3 -11, 2008. Published in The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. Vol. XXXVII. Part B7. p. 927.
  6. Wuest, B., and Y. Zhang (2008): Region Based Segmentation of QuickBird Imagery through Fuzzy Integration. The XXI ISPRS Congress, Beijing, July 3 -11, 2008. Published in The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. Vol. XXXVII. Part B7. p. 491.
  7. Deng N.W. and Y. Zhang (2008): Introduction and Analysis of Commonly Used Mathematical Models for Dam Deformation Monitoring. Proceedings of the 13th FIG International Symposium on Deformation Measurements and Analysis, Lisbon, May 12 - 15, 2008.
  8. Tong, H.J., Y. Zhang and Z.F. Shao (2008): Distributed Spatial Information Integration Based on Web Service, The 16th International Conference on Geoinformatics, June 28-29, 2008, Guangzhou, China.
  9. Deng, N., A. Chrzanowski, A. Szostak-Chrzanowski, and Y. Zhang (2008): Instruction and analysis of commonly used non-parametric models of dam deformation in China". Proceedings of 13th FIG and 4th IAG conference on "measuring the changes", page 112 to 119.
  10. Wuest, B., and Y. Zhang (2008): Supervised Region-Based Segmentation of QuickBird Multispectral Imagery. Proceedings of IGRASS 2008, Boston, USA, July 6-11, 2008.
  11. Amolins, K., Y. Zhang, and P. Dare (2008): Classification of LIDAR Data Using Standard Deviation of Elevation and Characteristic Point Features. Proceedings of IGRASS 2008, Boston, USA, July 6-11, 2008.
  12. Gweon, Y. and Y. Zhang (2008): Object-oriented Classification for Change Detection with Different Spatial Resolution Images. Proceedings of IGRASS 2008, Boston, USA, July 6-11, 2008.
  13. Tong, H.J., Y. Zhang, and Z.F. Shao (2008): Distributed Spatial Information Integration Based on Web Service, The 16th International Conference on Geoinformatics, June 28-29, 2008, Guangzhou, China.
  14. Silva, D.C., and Y. Zhang (2007): Analysis of Methods for Elimination of Shadows in Digital Images. II Simpósio Brasileiro de Geomática Presidente Prudente, Sept 24-27 2007.
  15. Zhang,Y., P. Xie, and H. Li (2007): Data fusion and integration for multi-resolution online 3D environmental monitoring, ISPRS Workshop on Updating Geo-spatial Databases with Imagery & The 5th ISPRS Workshop on DMGISs, August 28-29, 2007, Urumchi, Xinjiang, China.
  16. Hong, G., Y. Zhang, A. Zhang, F. Zhou, J. Li (2007): Fusion of MODIS and Radarsat data for crop type classification - an initial study, ISPRS Workshop on Updating Geo-spatial Databases with Imagery & the 5th ISPRS Workshop on DMGISs, August 28-29, 2007, Urumchi, Xinjiang, China.
  17. Xiong, Z. and Y. Zhang (2007): Automated Vehicle Information Extraction from One Pass of QuickBird Imagery, WG II/1, VII/6+7 joint Conference on Techniques & Applications of Optical & SAR Imagery Fusion 'Mapping without the Sun', 25-27 Sept 2007.
  18. Xiong, Z. and Y. Zhang (2007): Study on Tie Point Selection for Co-Registration of Different Resolution Imagery, WG II/1, VII/6+7 joint Conference on Techniques & Applications of Optical & SAR Imagery Fusion 'Mapping without the Sun', 25-27 Sept 2007.
  19. Hong, G. and Y. Zhang (2007): The Combination of Feature-based and Area-based Image Registration Techniques for High Resolution Remote Sensing Image, IGARSS 2007, July 23-27, 2007, Barcelona, Spain.
  20. Ghayourmanesh, S. and Y. Zhang (2007): Shape from Shading of SAR Imagery in Fourier Space, IGARSS 2007, July 23-27, 2007, Barcelona, Spain.
  21. Maxwell, T. and Y. Zhang (2007): A Fuzzy Logic Based Solution for Supervised Image Segmentation, IGARSS 2007, July 23-27, 2007, Barcelona, Spain.
  22. Xiong, Z. and Y. Zhang (2007): Semi-Automatic Vehicle Information Extraction from QuickBird Images, ASPRS 2007 Annual Conference, May 7-11, 2007 - Tampa, Florida
  23. Xiong, Z. and Y. Zhang (2007): Automatic 3D Building Reconstruction from Stereo Ikonos images, ASPRS 2007 Annual Conference, May 7-11, 2007 - Tampa, Florida
  24. Silva, D.C. and Y. Zhang (2007): Analysis of Methods for Elimination of Shadows in Digital Images, II Simpósio Brasileiro de Geomática Presidente Prudente - SP, 24-27 de julho de 2007.
  25. Hong, G. and Y. Zhang (2007): The Combination of Feature-based and Area-based Image Registration Techniques for High Resolution Remote Sensing Image, IGARSS 2007, 23-27 July 2007, Barcelona, Spain.
  26. Ghayourmanesh, S. and Y. Zhang (2007): Shape from Shading of SAR Imagery in Fourier Space, IGARSS 2007, 23-27 July 2007, Barcelona, Spain.
  27. Maxwell, T. and Y. Zhang (2007): A Fuzzy Logic Based Solution for Supervised Image Segmentation, IGARSS 2007, 23-27 July 2007, Barcelona, Spain.
  28. Hong, G., Y. Zhang, A. Zhang, F. Zhou and J. Li (2007): Fusion of MODIS and Radarsat data for crop type classification - an initial study, Workshop on Updating Geo-spatial Databases with Imagery & the 5th ISPRS Workshop on DMGIS, August 28-29, 2007, Urumchi, Xingjiang, China
  29. Zhang, Y., P. Xie and H. Li (2007): Data fusion and integration for multi-resolution online 3D environmental monitoring, Workshop on Updating Geo-spatial Databases with Imagery & the 5th ISPRS Workshop on DMGIS, August 28-29, 2007, Urumchi, Xingjiang, China.
  30. Zhang, Y., P. Xie, and H. Li (2007): Multi-scale colour 3D satellite imagery and global 3D Web mapping, Urban Remote Sensing Joint Event 2007, April 11-13, Paris, France.
  31. Amolins, K., Y. Zhang and P. Dare (2007): Applications of wavelet transforms in image fusion, Urban Remote Sensing Joint Event 2007, April 11-13, Paris, France.
  32. Zhang, Y., P. Xie, and H. Li (2007): Multi-scale colour 3D satellite imagery and global 3D Web mapping, IEEE/ISPRS Joint Event, 2007 Urban Remote Sensing, April 11-13, 2007, Paris, France.
  33. Amolins, K., Y. Zhang and P. Dare (2007): Applications of wavelet transforms in image fusion, , IEEE/ISPRS Joint Event, 2007 Urban Remote Sensing, April 11-13, 2007, Paris, France.
  34. Lavigne, D.A., G. Hong and Y. Zhang (2006). Performance Assessment of Automatic Feature Extraction Tools on High Resolution Imagery, MAPPS/ASPRS 2006 Fall Conference, November 6-10, 2006, San Antonio, Texas.
  35. Xiong, Z. and Y. Zhang (2006). Extraction of Attitude parameters of moving Target from a Single Set of High Resolution Satellite Imagery, MAPPS/ASPRS 2006 Fall Conference, November 6-10, 2006, San Antonio, Texas.
  36. Zhang, Y. and Z. Xiong (2006): Moving vehicle detection using a single set of QuickBird imagery-An initial study, ISPRS Commission VII, Mid-Term Symposium, Enschede, the Netherlands, May 8-11, 2006.
  37. Zhang, Y. and T. Maxwell (2006): A trained segmentation technique for optimization of object-oriented classification, ISPRS Commission VII, Mid-Term Symposium, Enschede, the Netherlands, May 8-11, 2006.
  38. Zhang, Y., P. Xie, and H. Li (2006): Data fusion for multi-scale colour 3D satellite image generation and global 3D visualization, ISPRS Commission VII, Mid-Term Symposium, Enschede, the Netherlands, May 8-11, 2006.
  39. Ghayourmanesh, S., and Y. Zhang (2006): Terrain Anomaly Reconstruction in a Single Fully Polarized SAR Data, ASPRS 2006 Annual Conference, Reno, Nevada, May 1-5, 2006.
  40. Xiong, Z., and Y. Zhang (2006): AN INITIAL STUDY OF MOVING TARGET DETECTION BASED ON A SINGLE SET OF HIGH SPATIAL RESOLUTION SATELLITE IMAGERY, ASPRS 2006 Annual Conference, Reno, Nevada, May 1-5, 2006.
  41. Xiong, Z., and Y. Zhang (2006): AUTOMATIC 3D BUILDING EXTRACTION FROM STEREO IKONOS IMAGES, ASPRS 2006 Annual Conference, Reno, Nevada, May 1-5, 2006.
  42. Zhang, Y., and T. Maxwell (2006): A Fuzzy Logic Approach to Supervised Segmentation for Object-Oriented Classification, ASPRS 2006 Annual Conference, Reno, Nevada, May 1-5, 2006.
  43. Hong, G., Y. Zhang, D.A., Lavigne (2006): OBJECT-BASED CHANGE DETECTION IN HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGE, ASPRS 2006 Annual Conference, Reno, Nevada, May 1-5, 2006.
  44. Hong, G., Y. Zhang, and D.A. Lavigne (2006): Comparison of Car Extraction Techniques for High Resolution Airborne Images, 1st EARSeL Workshop of the SIG Urban Remote Sensing, Berlin, 2-3 March 2006.
  45. Hassan, Q.K., C. Bourque, F.R. Meng, P. Arp, D. MacLean, and Y. Zhang (2006): Net Daytime Carbon Dioxide Fluxes Over Eastern Canadian Forests: An Application of MODIS Imagery, IEEE/IGARSS 2006, Nenver, Colarado, July 31- August 4, 2006.
  46. Mayunga, S.D., D. Coleman, Y. Zhang (2005): SEMI-AUTOMATIC BUILDING EXTRACTION UTILIZING QUICKBIRD IMAGERY. Joint Workshop of ISPRS and the German Association for Pattern Recognition, Object Extraction for 3D City Models, Road Databases and Traffic Monitoring, Vienna, Austria, 29-30 August 2005.
  47. Ghayourmanesh, S. and Y. Zhang (2005): Extraction of elevation information from multi-polarization SAR image data. Proceedings of SPIE 50th Annual Meeting - Optics & Photonics 2005, San Diego, California, USA, 31 July - 4 August 2005.
  48. Maxwell, T., and Y. Zhang (2005): A fuzzy logic approach to optimization of segmentation of object-oriented classification. Proceedings of SPIE 50th Annual Meeting - Optics & Photonics 2005, San Diego, California, USA, 31 July - 4 August 2005.
  49. Zhang, Y. (2005): Improvement of imaging sensitive of frame colour digital sensors by integrating fusion techniques. Proceedings of SPIE 50th Annual Meeting - Optics & Photonics 2005, San Diego, California, USA, 31 July - 4 August 2005.
  50. Zhang, Y., G. Hong, J.B. Mercer, D. Edwards, and J. Maduck (2005): A Wavelet Approach for the Fusion of Radar Amplitude and Optical Multispectral Images. The 9th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (SCI2005), July 10-13, 2005, Orlando, Florida, USA.
  51. Ghayourmanesh, S. and Y. Zhang (2005): The relationship between SAR backscatter and local incidence angle. CIG 98th Annual Conference, Ottawa, Canada, June 13-15, 2005.
  52. Li, H., P. Xie, and Y. Zhang (2005): 3D Satellite Image Scene XML Modeling. CIG 98th Annual Conference, Ottawa, Canada, June 13-15, 2005.
  53. Xie, P., Y. Zhang, and H. Li (2005): A New Technique for High Resolution Satellite 3D Image Web Visualization. CIG 98th Annual Conference, Ottawa, Canada, June 13-15, 2005.
  54. Mayunga, S.D., Y. Zhang, and D. Coleman (2005): NEW APPLICATIONS OF SEMI-AUTOMATIC BUILDING EXTRACTION FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF INFORMAL SETTLEMENT AREAS, CIG 98th Annual Conference, Ottawa, Canada, June 13-15, 2005.
  55. Mercer, B., D. Edwards, H. Gang, J. Maduck, and Y. Zhang (2005). Fusion of High Resolution Radar and Low Resolution Multi-Spectral Optical Imagery. Proceedings of IEEE/IGARSS'05, Seoul, Korea, July 25-29, 2005
  56. Zhang, Y. (2005). Architecture of triple sensitive color digital sensors with image fusion techniques. Proceedings of SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, 28 March - 1 April 2005, Orlando, Florida, USA. (Reported by Laser Focus World (The Magazine for Optics & Optoelectronics Industry) as the first World News in its June Issue, 2005, pp.15-16.)
  57. Zhang, Y. and G. Hong (2005). A wavelet integrated image fusion approach for target detection in very high resolution satellite imagery. Proceedings of SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, 28 March - 1 April 2005, Orlando, Florida, USA
  58. Mercer, B., D. Edwards, H. Gang, Y. Zhang, and J. Maduck (2005). Fusion of InSAR High Resolution Imagery and Low Resolution Multi-Spectral Optical Imagery. ISPRS Hannover Workshop 2005.
  59. Mayunga, D., Y. Zhang, and D. Coleman (2005). Extraction of Buildings in Informal Settlement Areas from High-Resolution satellite data. ASPRS Annual Conference, March 7-11, 2005.
  60. Meng, J., A.E. Marble, Y. Zhang, and J. Secker (2005). Anomaly Detection of Stationary Targets in Pan-Sharpened IKONOS Multispectral Imagery. Proceedings of SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, 28 March - 1 April 2005, Orlando, Florida, USA
  61. Hong, G. and Y. Zhang (2005): An Image Registration Technique of High Resolution Remote Sensing Image in Hilly Area. IEEE/ISPRS 3rd International Symposium Remote Sensing and Data Fusion Over Urban Areas (URBAN 2005), Tempe, Arizona, USA, March 14-16, 2005.
  62. Hong, G. and Y. Zhang (2005): Radiometric Normalization of Multisensor Multispectral Very High Resolution Satellite Images, IEEE/ISPRS 3rd International Symposium Remote Sensing and Data Fusion Over Urban Areas (URBAN 2005), Tempe, Arizona, USA, March 14-16, 2005.
  63. Mayunga, D., Y. Zhang, and D. Coleman (2004). Application of Snakes for Building Extraction in Informal Settlements Using QuickBird Imagery. Proceedings of the 5th conference of the African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment, October 17-22, 2004, Nairobi, Kenya.
  64. Mayunga, D., Y. Zhang, and D. Coleman (2004). Semi-Automated Building Extraction in Informal Settlements using QuickBird Image. Proceedings of Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), September 13-17, 2004 in Barbados
  65. Zhang, Y. (2004): Problems in image fusion and the breakthrough solution. Proceedings of the Chinese Remote Sensing Conference 2004, 25-27 August 2004, Chendu, China, pp. 361-367.
  66. Ghayourmanesh, S. and Y. Zhang (2004): SPOT 5 HRS Study: Automatic DEM Extraction - Regions 1 (Montmirail, France) and 7 (Rasht, Iran), Proceedings of XXth ISPRS Congress, Commission I, 12-24 July 2004, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 540-551.
  67. Zhang, Y., R. Wang and K. Monroe (2004): Multi-Resolution and Multi-Spectral Image Fusion for Urban Object Extraction. Proceedings of XXth ISPRS Congress, Commission III, 12-24 July 2004, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 960-966. (Best poster paper award)
  68. Hong, G. and Y. Zhang (2004): Effects of Different Types of Wavelets on Image Fusion. Proceedings of XXth ISPRS Congress, Commission III, 12-24 July 2004, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 915-920.
  69. Hong, G., Y. Zhang, D. Fraser (2004). A new image registration technique in urban change detection. Proceedings of ASPRS 2004 Annual Conference, May 23-28, 2004, Denver, Colorado.
  70. Zhang, Y. and G. Hong (2004). Improvement of image fusion quality by integrating wavelet transform into band substitution fusion techniques. Proceedings of ASPRS 2004 Annual Conference, May 23-28, 2004, Denver, Colorado.
  71. Zhang, Y. and P. Xie (2004). Automatic image fusion and Web-based automatic colour 3D visualization. Proceedings of ASPRS 2004 Annual Conference, May 23-28, 2004, Denver, Colorado.
  72. Zhang, Y. and P. Xie (2004): Fast and Low-Cost Natural Colour 3D Image Mapping and Its Web Visualization. Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Mobile Mapping Technology, by ISPRS, FIG, IAG, 29-31 March 2004, Kunming, China.
  73. Zhang, Y. and P. Xie (2003): Web-based Natural Colour 3D Visualization of Urban Environment Using Stereoscopic Satellite Images. Proceedings of ISPRS Workshop on Spatial Analysis and Decision Making, 3-5 Dec. 2003, Hong Kong.
  74. Cheng, P. Th. Toutin Y. Zhang (2003): QuickBird - Geometric Correction, Data Fusion, and Automatic DEM Extraction. Proceedings of the 24th ACRS 2003, 3-7 Nov. 2003, Busan, Korea.
  75. Xie, P. and Y. Zhang (2003): 3D Visualization System for High Resolution Satellite Stereo Images. ISPRS Joint Workshop on "Spatial, Temporal and Multi-Dimensional Data Modelling and Analysis, October 2-3, 2003, Quebec City, Canada.
  76. Wang, R. and Y. Zhang (2003): Extraction of Urban road Network Using Pan-sharpened Multispectral and Panchromatic Imagery by Performing Edge-Aided Post-Classification. ISPRS Joint Workshop on "Spatial, Temporal and Multi-Dimensional Data Modelling and Analysis, October 2-3, 2003, Quebec City, Canada.
  77. Wang, R. and Y. Zhang (2003): Semi-Automated Road Extraction from QuickBird Imagery. ISPRS Joint Workshop on "Spatial, Temporal and Multi-Dimensional Data Modelling and Analysis, October 2-3, 2003, Quebec City, Canada.
  78. Pegler, K., D.J. Coleman, R.P. Pelot, and Y. Zhang (2003): Comparison Of Distance Metrics For Use Within A Marine Recreational Vessel Reconnaissance System. Proceedings of SPIE Annual Meeting 2003, 3-8 August 2003, San Diego, California, USA.
  79. Hong, G., and Y. Zhang, (2003): High-resolution image fusion based on wavelet and IHS transformations. Proceedings of 2nd IEEE GRSS / ISPRS Joint Workshop on "Data Fusion and Remote Sensing over Urban Areas", May 22 - 23, 2003, Berlin, Germany, pp. 99-104.
  80. Burbridge, S. and Y. Zhang, (2003): A neural network based approach to detecting urban land cover changes using Landsat TM and IKONOS imagery. Proceedings of 2nd IEEE GRSS / ISPRS Joint Workshop on "Data Fusion and Remote Sensing over Urban Areas", May 22 - 23, 2003, Berlin, Germany, pp. 157-161.
  81. Zhang, Y. (2002): Natural colour urban 3D modelling: A stereoscopic approach with IKONOS multispectrsal and panchromatic data. International Archives of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (IAPRS), Volume 34, Part 4, ISPRS, CIG, SDH Joint International Symposium on "GeoSpatial Theory, Processing and Applications", Ottawa, Canada, July 8-12, 2002. (best poster paper award)
  82. Zhang, Y. (2002): Problems in the fusion of commercial high-resolution satelitte images as well as Landsat 7 images and Initial solutions. International Archives of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (IAPRS), Volume 34, Part 4, ISPRS, CIG, SDH Joint International Symposium on "GeoSpatial Theory, Processing and Applications", Ottawa, Canada, July 8-12, 2002.
  83. Zhang, Y. (2002): Natural colour 3D from the Space: An approach to generating 1m colour anaglyph imagery using IKONOS multispectral and panchromatic data. IEEE/IGARSS'02, Toronto, Canada, June 24-28, 2002.
  84. Zhang, Y. (2002): A New Automatic Approach for Effectively Fusing Landsat 7 images and IKONOS Images. IEEE/IGARSS'02, Toronto, Canada, June 24-28, 2002.
  85. Pegler, K., D.J. Coleman, R. Pelot, and Y. Zhang (2002): IKONOS sub-pixel target detection for use in marine search and rescue. Proceedings of the XXII FIG International Congress and ACSM-ASPRS Conference and Technology Exhibition, Washington D.C., April 2002.
  86. Zhang, Y. (2001): A spectral and spatial information integrated approach for object extraction from high-resolution digital imagery. Second Digital Earth Conference, Fredericton, Canada, June 24-28, 2001.
  87. Zhang, Y. (2001): ESVR algorithm for fusion of IKONS 1 m panchromatic and 4 m multispectral images. Second Digital Earth Conference, Fredericton, Canada, June 24-28, 2001.
  88. Zhang, Y., C. V. Tao, and J. B. Mercer (2001): Result analysis of an automatic software for ground Digital Elevation Model reconstruction. Second Digital Earth Conference, Fredericton, Canada, June 24-28, 2001.
  89. Tao, C.V., Wang, Y., Mercer, B, and Zhang, Y. (2001): Automatic Generation of Bald Earth Model from Digital Terrain Model, Proceedings of ISPRS Workshop on 3D Mapping from InSAR and Lidar (CD-ROM), Banff, Canada, June 11-13, 2001.
  90. Tao, C. V., Y. Wang, J. B. Mercer and Y. Zhang (2001): Automatic Bald Terrain Model Reconstruction from Digital Surface Data Acquired from An Airborne SAR System. ASPRS 2001 Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, April 23-27, 2001.
  91. Rawlinson, S., Y.C. Lee, and Y. Zhang (2001): Development of a software prototype for the geo-referencing and visualization of non-metric close range Photogrammetry in a GIS environment. ASPRS 2001 Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, April 23-27, 2001.
  92. Tao, C.V., Y. Wang, J.B. Mercer, and Y. Zhang, (2001): Automatic Reconstruction of Bald Digital Terrain Models from Digital Surface Models Generated from an Airborne SAR System, The 3rd International Symposium on Mobile Mapping Technology, Cairo, Egypt, 3-5 January 2001.
  93. Tao, C.V., Y. Hu, J. B. Mercer, S. Schnick, and Y. Zhang (2000): Image Rectification Using a Generic Sensor Model - Rational Function Model. XIXth Congress of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS), Amsterdam, 16-23 July 2000. (equal contribute)
  94. Zhang, Y., C.V. Tao and J.B. Mercer (2000): Assessment of the Influences of Satellite Viewing Angle, Earth Curvature, Relief Height, Geographical Location, and DEM Characteristics on Planimetric Displacement of High-Resolution Satellite Imagery. Proceedings of ASPRS 2000 Annual Conference (CD ROM), Washington, DC, 22-26 May 2000. (principal author)
  95. Tao, C.V. and Y. Zhang (1999): New Developments on Airborne Remote Sensing Technologies for Surveying and Mapping. Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, 22-25 Nov. 1999, Hong Kong.
  96. Zhang, Y. (1998): Detection of Urban Housing Development Using Multisensor Satellite Data and Maps. International Archives of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Vol. 32, Part 3/1, pp. 292-299.
  97. Lehmann, F., T. Bucher, S. Hese, A. Hoffmann, S. Mayer, F. Oschütz, and Y. Zhang (1998): Data Fusion of HYMAP Hyperspectral with HRSC-A Multispectral Stereo Data: Remote Sensing Data Validation and Application in Different Disciplines. Proceedings of the 1st EARSeL Workshop on Imaging Spectroscopy, Zurich, Switzerland, 6-8 Oct 1998, pp. 105-117.
  98. Lehmann, F., T. Bucher, S. Hese, A. Hoffmann, S. Mayer, F. Oschütz, and Y. Zhang (1998): Kombination von hyperspektralen HYMAP-Daten und HRSC Multispektral- und DTM-Daten zur Validierung und Nutzung in verschiedenen Anwendungsgebieten. Proceedings of DGPF-Tagung, Photogrammetrie und Fernerkundung - Globale und lokale Perspektiven, Munich, 14-16 Oct 1998.
  99. Zhang, Y. and J. Albertz (1997): Comparison of four different methods to merge multisensor and multiresolution satellite data for the purpose of mapping. Proceedings of the Joint Workshop 'Imaging Sensors and Mapping from Space', ISPRS, Hannover, Germany, Sep. 1997, pp. 275-287.
  100. Zhang, Y. (1997): Information System for Monitoring Urban Environment Based on Satellite Remote Sensing. Proceedings of the International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS'97), IEEE/IGRSS, Singapore, 3-8 Aug. 1997.
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Invited Workshop/Lectures/Presentations

  • Zhang, Y. (2009): High Resolution Remote Sensing Image Processing -- from Research to World-Leading Technologies, The State Key Laboratory of Information Engineering in Surveying, Mapping and Remote Sensing (LIESMARS), Wuhan, China, June 5, 2009.   
  • Zhang, Y. and P.J. Li (2009): Pre-conference Workshops: Land-cover Classification using High-resolution Satellite Images, May 25th, The Second Conference on Earth Observation for Global Changes (EOGC2009), Chengdu, China, May 25-29, 2009. 
  • Zhang, Y. (2008): Remote sensing technologies for change detection and urban planning, the Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA), Saudi Arabia, May 29 to June 2, 2008.
  • Zhang, Y. (2008): Image segmentation of satellite images for urban environment monitoring, East China Normal University, Shanghai, August 27, 2008.
  • Zhang, Y. (2008): High-resolution image processing for environment monitoring, Workshop of Canada Geomatics Science & Technology Partnering Mission to China, Beijing, China, June 30 - July 4, 2008,
  • Zhang, Y. (2008): High Resolution Satellite Image Processing, Institute of Remote Sensing and GIS, Beijing University, July 10, 2008.
  • Zhang, Y. (2007): Web-I-3D, online 3D mapping today and tomorrow, International Conference on Geoinformatics. Nanjing, China, 26 - 28 May 2007.
  • Zhang, Y. (2007): Latest Technology of Remote Sensing Image processing. Northwest Jiao Tong University, Chengdu, China, August 27, 2007.
  • Zhang, Y. (2006): Image fusion, 3D Web and object-oriented classification, Beijing Forum on Strategies for Geoinformatics Development, organized by Beijing Technology Commission and Chinese Academy, Aug 1-4, 2006.
  • Zhang, Y. (2006): Feature extraction for large scale mapping, National Geomatics Center of China, Beijing, China, July 31 - August 1, 2006.
  • Zhang, Y. (2004): Satellite Imagery. Geomatics Atlantic Conference 2004, organized by CIG, 7-9 June 2004, Fredericton, Canada.
  • Zhang, Y. (2004): Remote sensing sensors, image fusion techniques and their applications. Beijing Normal University, China, July 27, 2004.
  • Zhang, Y. (2004): Latest remote sensing sensor technologies and the importance of image fusion. National Institute of Remote Sensing Applications, Beijing, China, July 28, 2004.
  • Zhang, Y. (2004): Latest image fusion techniques and a breakthrough. Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping, Beijing, July 30, 2004.
  • Zhang, Y. (2003): Potential applications of image fusion, colour enhancement and 2D-3D techniques to military mapping, Mapping and Chart Establishment, Department of National Defense, Ottawa, June 30, 2003.
  • Zhang, Y. (2003): Latest image fusion approaches to pan-sharpening new satellite images, presented at the Institute of Space Sensor and Planet Exploration, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Berlin, May 26, 2003.
  • Zhang, Y. (2003): Automatic Fusion of New Satellite Images: IKONOS, QuickBird, and Landsat, From Research to Revenue: A Technology Commercialization Session, organized by L'Université de Moncton and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), in cooperation with the University of New Brunswick and Mount Allison University, March 13, 2003, Delta Beauséjour, Moncton, NB.
  • Zhang, Y. (2002): Remote Sensing Image Processing and Target Detection, presented to General Dynamic of Canada, Invited by Centre for Research & Development Services, UNB, June 4, 2002.
  • Zhang, Y. (2001): Technology for Generating Simultaneous 2D and 3D Colour Image Maps. The New Brunswick Aerospace/Defence Industry Day, Saint John, NB, Dec. 10-11, 2001.
  • Zhang, Y. (2001): Technology for generating simultaneous 2D and 3D colour images. Technology Commercialization Forum: Successfully Bringing Your Technology to the Marketplace, presented by ACOA, UNB and DBC, Trade & Convention Centre, Saint John, NB, October 23, 2001.
  • Zhang, Y. (2001): Remote Sensing for Geospatial Information Updating. Centre for Topographic Information, Natural Recourses Canada, Ottawa, July 9, 2001.
  • Zhang, Y. (2001): Feature Extraction from Remotely Sensed Imagery. Canada Centre for Remote Sensing, Ottawa, July 10, 2001.
  • Zhang, Y. (2001): Automatic fusion of IKONOS satellite images. Technology Commercialization Forum: Successfully Bringing Your Technology to the Marketplace, presented by ACOA, UNB and DBC, Trade & Convention Centre, Saint John, NB, October 23, 2001.
  • Zhang, Y. (2001): Automatic Fusion of IKONOS 1 m B/W and 4 m Colour Images. The New Brunswick Aerospace/Defence Industry Day, Saint John, NB, Dec. 10-11, 2001.
  • Zhang, Y. (2000): 2D/3D Full Color Images. Workshop "From Ideas to the Marketplace", organized by: The University of New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Oct. 25, Wu Centre, Fredericton, New Brunswick.
  • Zhang, Y. (1998): Baum Erfassung aus Digitalen Farbe-Infrarot-Luftbildern für Stadtinvestigation. DGPF-Tagung, Photogrammetrie und Fernerkundung - Globale und lokale Perspektiven, München, 14-16 Oct 1998.
  • Zhang, Y. (1995): Satellite-Data-Based Information System for Urban Environment Monitoring, Shanghai as an Example. Exhibition and Conference of International Environmental Protection Technology, Shanghai, China, Nov. 1995.
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Technical Reports (selected)

  • Hong, G. and Y. Zhang (2007): Potential of the Combination of MODIS and Radarsat Data for Crop Landuse Change Detection. To Canada Centre for Remote Sensing, March 31, 2007.
  • Zhang, Y. and G. Hong (2005): Phase 2 Report: Performance Evaluation of Change Detection Algorithms for Multisensors Airborne/Spaceborne Electro-Optic Images. To Canadian Department of National Defence, Defence R&D Canada - Valcartier, December 31, 2005, 150 p.
  • Zhang, Y. and G. Hong (2005): Phase 1 Report: Performance Evaluation of Change Detection Algorithms for Multisensors Airborne/Spaceborne Electro-Optic Images. To Canadian Department of National Defence, Defence R&D Canada - Valcartier, March 31, 2005, 60 p.
  • Maxwell, T. and Y. Zhang (2005): AN EVALUATION OF PAN-SHARPENED MULTISPECTRAL IMAGERY FOR LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION USING ECOGNITION'S OBJECT-ORIENTED APPROACH, to Definition GmBH, Feb28, 2005
  • Zhang, Y., and C.V. Tao, (1999): Automatic reconstruction of ground DEMs from airborne SAR DSMs. Internal Project Report, Dept. of Geomatics Engineering, The University of Calgary, December, 1999
  • Tao, C.V. and Y. Zhang (1999): Rectification of Digital Imagery - Geometric Models. University of Calgary, 20 p. (internal technique report for Intermap Technologies Ltd., Calgary, Canada)
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