Statistical Analysis of Detection Performance for Large Distributed Sensor Systems
Abstract
The problem of large-area coverage with a distributed set of short-range proximity sensors is investigated analytically. Analysis of the design tradeoffs between sensor range, sensor detection performance, and sensor false alarm performance is presented relative to the density of sensors in the field. Additionally, the impact of non-uniformity in sensor distribution on these performance assessments is quantified. The use of both individual sensor detections and coupled groups of sensor detections as a basic track-determination strategy is examined. Finally, guidance is included on strategies for making sound engineering tradeoffs based on the analytical results.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 10, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA417136
Entities
People
- Thomas Wettergren
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center