![]() A large-scale competition was organized by the challenge platform crowdAI, which released a simplified version (details in Section 3) of the SpaceNet dataset, and attracted 55 participants and 719 submissions. In this work, we focus on the problem of instance segmentation on a simplified version of the SpaceNet dataset, in order to detect buildings in different urban settings on high resolution satellite imagery. This work builds on top of a recently released open dataset, SpaceNet ( v1) ( Spacenet on aws, 2018), which in partnership with Digital Globe, released raw multiband satellite imagery of (as high as) 30 cm resolution for numerous cities like Vegas, Paris, Shanghai, Khartoum, along with the corresponding annotations of buildings and roads. While access to high-performance compute infrastructure has not been an inhibiting factor, access to high-resolution imagery still stays a major inhibiting factor to high quality AI/ML research in satellite imagery and remote sensing. The same does however not hold true for the research community interested in satellite imagery and remote sensing. In this work, we explore how machine learning can help pave the way for automated analysis of satellite imagery to generate relevant and real-time maps.Īpplications of the state-of-the-art results in deep learning have been increasingly accessible to various different domains over the last few years ( LeCun et al., 2015), the main reasons being the advent of end-to-end approaches in deep learning ( LeCun et al., 2015), and the access to vast amounts of openly available data and high performance compute. Today, maps are produced by specialized organizations or in volunteer events such as mapathons, where imagery is annotated with roads, buildings, farms, rivers etc. Satellite imagery is readily available to humanitarian organizations, but translating images into maps is an intensive effort. Long-term and reignited conflicts affect people in many parts of the world, but often, accurate maps of the affected regions either do not exist or are outdated by disaster or conflict. If at any time and for whatever reason it becomes impracticable or impossible for Melbourne Theatre Company to continue to apply the bequest for the purpose or purposes directed by me in this my Will then the Council of the University of Melbourne may apply the bequest for such other purpose or purposes as the Council determines are most closely in accordance with my directions.Despite substantial advances in global human well-being, the world continues to experience humanitarian crizes and natural disasters. This can be ensured by enclosing a provision such as: If your bequest is for a particular purpose, please ensure that your Will provides that Melbourne Theatre Company will be able to use your bequest even if it is impossible or impracticable to apply it to the prescribed purpose. Bequesting funds for a particular purpose I GIVE to THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE for the MELBOURNE THEATRE COMPANY (ABN 28 302 359 029) free of all duties per cent of my residual estate and I DECLARE that the receipt of the proper officer for the time being is a sufficient discharge to my Trustees. A Bequest of percentage of your residual estate I GIVE to THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE for the MELBOURNE THEATRE COMPANY (ABN 28 302 359 029) free of all duties the sum of DOLLARS ($X) and I DECLARE that the receipt of the proper officer for the time being is a sufficient discharge to my Trustees. We are happy to discuss ideas to ensure that your passion for theatre lives on at Melbourne Theatre Company. If you are considering leaving a Legacy gift please contact us for a confidential conversation. We understand and appreciate that the decision to leave a bequest is a very personal one. Each bequest, whatever size or shape, makes a lasting impact and is generously and thankfully received. Unless otherwise directed, Legacy gifts will be treated as endowed funds, and will provide ongoing support for years to come. With your permission, your legacy gift will be acknowledged in our Annual Reports, production programmes and on our website. In appreciation of your visionary support, you will be invited to attend unique behind-the-scenes events and become a close part of our family. We have established the Legacy Circle to honour and thank individuals who leave a bequest to the Company in their Will. Your legacy will make a real contribution to a creative future for the benefit of all. By remembering Melbourne Theatre Company in your Will, you give the gift of inspiring experiences and opportunities for generations to come. Beyond today, beyond our next production, our lasting goal is to embed and invigorate the essential role that theatre plays in our society. Bequests support the future of Melbourne Theatre Company, helping us transform lives through the finest theatre imaginable.
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