CSD: Change Semantic Detection with only Semantic Change Masks for Damage Assessment in Conflict Zones

arXiv — cs.CVTuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
  • A new approach to damage assessment in conflict zones has been introduced through the CSD framework, which utilizes a pre-trained DINOv3 model and a multi-scale cross-attention difference siamese network (MC-DiSNet). This method addresses challenges such as high intra-class similarity and ambiguous semantic changes in damaged areas, which often share similar architectural styles and exhibit blurred boundaries.
  • The development of the Gaza-change dataset, featuring high-resolution satellite image pairs with pixel-level semantic change annotations, is significant for improving the accuracy and speed of damage assessments. This advancement is crucial for humanitarian efforts and regional stability in conflict-affected areas.
  • The introduction of CSD aligns with ongoing innovations in remote sensing change detection, such as the UniRSCD framework and ChangeDINO, which also leverage advanced architectures and models like DINOv3. These developments reflect a growing trend towards enhancing the capabilities of remote sensing technologies to facilitate better monitoring and response in disaster and conflict scenarios.
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