Knowledge Base Applications to Adaptive Space-Time Processing, Volume 5: Knowledge-Based Tracker Rule Book

Abstract

The knowledge-based tracker provides the system's knowledge-based controller with: (1) a very accurate prediction of each target's location and kinematics for an ensuing radar dwell, and (2) knowledge of the target's line-of-sight visibility, the competing clutter conditions, and interference at the predicted location so that the optimal radar parameters and space-time adaptive processing algorithm can be applied. The proactive knowledge-based tracker uses information from other sources such as digital terrain maps, radar clutter and interference maps, and target priority assessments to determine the nature of the threat, evaluate the local environment, anticipate the target's actions, and enhance the prediction of the target's location for the next radar observation. This report describes twenty-five potential rules for a knowledge-based tracking system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA396019

Entities

People

  • Charles Morgan
  • Lee Moyer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Algorithms
  • Altitude
  • Clutter
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • False Alarms
  • Line Of Sight
  • Measurement
  • Observation
  • Radar
  • Radar Clutter
  • Target Acquisition
  • Targets
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects