Additional Analyses of Probability of Detection (POD) in Search and Rescue (SAR) Project Data

Abstract

This report assesses the search performance of Coast Guard units employing both visual and electronic sensors in detecting small boats (16 to 21 feet) and life rafts. A comparison is also made between real-time search performance and post-search videotape analysis for a prototype Coast Guard forward-looking infrared (FLIR) system. Based upon data collected during eight experiments, lateral range curves and sweep width estimates are developed for combined surface vessel radar (SVR)/visual and side-looking airborne radar (SLAR)/visual searches. This analysis demonstrates that, in many situations, combined sensor search is significantly more effective than single-sensor search. The FLIR analysis demonstrated that human factors can degrade the present FLIR system's detection capability. Combined sensor search guidance is recommended and suggestions for further data collection and analysis are made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA126759

Entities

People

  • G. L. Hover
  • L. Nash
  • R. E. Burns

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Atmospheric Attenuation
  • Cloud Cover
  • Coast Guard
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Equations
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Life Rafts
  • Military Research
  • Probability
  • Radar Reflectors
  • Search And Rescue
  • Side Looking Radar
  • Width

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems