Adaptive Dim Point Target Detection and Tracking in Infrared Images

Abstract

The thesis deals with the detection and tracking of dim point targets in infrared images. Research topics include image process modeling with adaptive two-dimensional Least Mean Square (LMS) and Recursive Least Squares (RLS) prediction filters. Target detection is performed by significance testing the prediction error residual. A pulse tracker is developed which may be adjusted to discriminate target dynamics. The methods are applicable to detection and tracking in other spectral bands.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA204845

Entities

People

  • Thomas V. Demars Jr.

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adaptive Filters
  • Computational Science
  • Computations
  • Data Science
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Estimators
  • Filtration
  • Focal Planes
  • Image Processing
  • Information Processing
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Signal Processing
  • Two Dimensional
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.