Abstract:
Targets with low signal to noise ratio are difficult to detect. Track-before-detect algorithm detects weak targets by sufficiently tracking them. Particle filter track-be...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Targets with low signal to noise ratio are difficult to detect. Track-before-detect algorithm detects weak targets by sufficiently tracking them. Particle filter track-before-detect algorithm is flexible enough to be modified for occlusion handling. The first novelty of this work, is the modification of the particle filter track-before-detect algorithm to handle occlusions. The second one is the modeling of the image of a point target on an electro-optic sensor. For this purpose, an optical system design is made and point spread function of the system is modeled by a Gaussian function, that changes as the angle to the optical center of the sensor changes. This Gaussian model includes amplitude, optical distortion, X and Y axis standard deviations. The proposed algorithm is tested with varying signal to noise ratios and successful tracking and detection is achieved during occlusion and maneuvering of the target.
Date of Conference: 16-19 May 2016
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 23 June 2016
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