Multi-Hypothesis Structures, Taxonomies and Recognition of Tactical Elements for Combat Identification Fusion
Abstract
One of the greatest difficulties in developing a fusion process is determining the type, quantity, and quality of the information provided. Even when this is accomplished, the utility (relationship) of the information is often difficult to establish. For the problem of combat identification, or Combat ID, this is especially taxing. Often numerous sources provide information, but relationship guidelines are not well developed, or are ambiguous or inconsistent. This deficiency leads to poorly constructed fusion architectures and methodologies because information is either ignored or improperly combined in the fusion process. Using the Joint Directors of Laboratories (JDL) information fusion model as a guide, this paper will address the movement of attribute information across multiple hypothesis classes as it relates to developing the identification of different objects, and how it can be combined both within and between JDL fusion levels. The result of this analysis will lead to an information architecture that is naturally adaptive to information regardless of quality, level, or specificity. Such a full Combat ID architecture must be able to facilitate a broad range of information at various levels. In this paper, the authors provide examples for taxonomies, multiple hypotheses, and the recognition of tactical elements to illustrate the relevant issues. They also present an architectural model. Implementation of such an architecture may facilitate a "power to the edge" approach to decision-making when edge units are provided with Combat ID information at the level of recognizable "tactical elements" for which decisions are made. Seventeen briefing charts summarize the presentation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA466968
Entities
People
- Daniel D. Wilson
- J. B. Hunter
- Tod M. Schuck
Organizations
- Lockheed Martin