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Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 16, 1628003(2025)

Small Target Detection Algorithm Based on Improved YOLOv8n for Remote Sensing

Qingjiang Cheng^* and Lu Li

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School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, Shaanxi , China

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Paper Information

Category: Remote Sensing and Sensors

Received: Nov. 19, 2024

Accepted: Mar. 18, 2025

Published Online: Aug. 6, 2025

The Author Email: Qingjiang Cheng (2279627825@qq.com)

DOI:10.3788/LOP242287

CSTR:32186.14.LOP242287

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