Random Walk Models for Target Tracking

Abstract

Knowledge of the position of a mobile target has often to be ascertained from knowledge of the position at an earlier time and a model of the target motion. The models considered in this research contribution are based on random walk theory and are applicable where the motion is of a complex, time- varying character. Differences in the initial conditions assumed and minor variations in the model account for the different sections. In each case, density and distribution functions are derived for the coordinates of the target.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA019102

Entities

People

  • Peter J. Butterly

Organizations

  • Center for Naval Analyses

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Classification
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Distribution Functions
  • Integrals
  • Intervals
  • Military Research
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Probability
  • Random Variables
  • Random Walk
  • Security
  • Target Tracking
  • Time Intervals
  • Virginia

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

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  • Statistical inference.
  • Systems Analysis and Design