Temporal-Spatial Tubelet Embedding for Cloud-Robust MSI Reconstruction using MSI-SAR Fusion: A Multi-Head Self-Attention Video Vision Transformer Approach
Transforming Agricultural Monitoring with AI-Driven Cloud Removal
This paper introduces SMTS-ViViT, a Video Vision Transformer framework with a novel temporal-spatial fusion embedding for robust MSI reconstruction in cloud-covered regions. Unlike previous ViT-based methods that over-aggregate temporal information, SMTS-ViViT uses 3D convolutional tubelet projection with a constrained temporal span (t=2) to preserve local temporal coherence and reduce information loss. The framework also integrates SAR data to improve cloud removal and reconstruction accuracy, showing significant performance gains (2.23% MSE reduction over MTS-ViT, 10.33% improvement with SAR integration over SMTS-ViT) in agricultural monitoring.
Executive Impact: Unlocking Data for Precision Agriculture
Our innovative approach leverages temporal-spatial fusion and SAR integration to deliver unprecedented accuracy and robustness in cloud-affected regions.
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Improved Reconstruction with SAR
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MSE Reduction (ViViT vs. ViT)
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Reduced Data Gaps
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The paper presents a Video Vision Transformer (ViViT) based framework, SMTS-ViViT, which leverages a novel temporal-spatial fusion embedding. This method uses 3D convolutional tubelet projection with a constrained temporal span (t=2) to preserve local temporal coherence. This is a significant improvement over existing ViT-based methods like SMTS-ViT that aggregate entire sequences, causing substantial information loss. The architecture also includes a Multi-Head Self-Attention (MHSA) Encoder and a Linear Patch Decoder.
A key innovation is the integration of SAR data with MSI for robust cloud removal. Unlike previous methods that mask SAR when clouds are present in MSI, SMTS-ViViT keeps SAR data unmasked, fully leveraging its all-weather sensing properties. This fusion significantly enhances spectral reconstruction quality, demonstrating superior performance compared to MSI-only approaches.
The framework was validated on 2020 Traill County data, demonstrating notable performance improvements. SMTS-ViViT achieved a 2.23% reduction in MSE compared to the MTS-ViT baseline and a 10.33% improvement with SAR integration over the SMTS-ViT baseline. Experiments across various cloud count configurations (20 and 30 clouds) confirmed its robustness and superior performance under severe occlusion.
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MSE Reduction with ViViT over ViT
SMTS-ViViT Processing Flow
Time Series MSI/SAR Input
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Temporal-Spatial Tubelet Embedding (3D Conv)
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Positional Encoding
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Multi-Head Self-Attention Encoder
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Linear Patch Decoder
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Reconstructed MSI Images
| Model | MSE (↓) | SAM (↓) | PSNR (↑) | SSIM (↑) |
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| MTS-ViT | 4.435 | 1.036 | 23.293 | 0.796 |
| MTS-ViViT | 4.336 | 0.966 | 23.574 | 0.814 |
| SMTS-VIT | 3.464 | 0.933 | 25.242 | 0.849 |
| SMTS-ViViT (Proposed) | 3.106 | 0.857 | 25.649 | 0.867 |
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Impact on Early-Season Crop Monitoring
Accurate early-season crop mapping is crucial for agricultural monitoring. Cloud cover significantly hinders this, especially during critical phenological stages. SMTS-ViViT's ability to reconstruct cloud-free MSI imagery with high fidelity, even under severe occlusion, directly addresses this challenge. This enables timely and precise identification of crop types and phenological stages, supporting precision farming and early detection of crop stress. The integration of SAR ensures consistent all-weather observation capabilities, a major advantage for real-world agricultural applications.
Key Benefit: Enhanced spectral reconstruction quality for robust agricultural monitoring.
Metrics: Improved decision-making, Optimized resource allocation
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Estimated Annual Savings
$750,000
Annual Hours Reclaimed
15,000
Implementation Roadmap: Your Path to AI-Powered Insights
A structured approach to integrating SMTS-ViViT into your enterprise for maximum impact and minimal disruption.
Phase 1: Data Integration & Preprocessing
Integrate Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 MSI data, perform spatial resolution harmonization, reprojection, and cloud mask generation. (~2-4 weeks)
Phase 2: Model Training & Tuning
Train the SMTS-ViViT model using historical multi-spectral and SAR datasets. Optimize hyperparameters for specific agricultural regions and crop types. (~4-6 weeks)
Phase 3: Validation & Deployment
Validate reconstruction accuracy against ground truth. Deploy the trained model for operational cloud removal and crop monitoring. (~2-3 weeks)
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