Multistatic Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sensor, Signals and Data Fusion (Surveillance et Reconnaissance Multistatiques : Fusion des capteurs, des signaux et des donnees)
Abstract
Radar and sonar systems are important military components of NATO operations. Their ability to function during all-day, relative immunity to weather, capability of localizing targets in range, long range operation, detection and tracking of mobile targets, and classification of objects, make them the sensors of choice in many situations. New emerging concepts use multiple radar/sonar systems in a netted environment. Under this new paradigm, each radar/sonar can receive and process its own signal and/or the signal of other local sources. The application of bi-/multistatic can enhance the information quality gained by a single radar/sonar system. Likewise the fusion of data provided by networks of netted active or passive radar/sonar systems increases the overall performance. As battlefield scenarios become more complex, with ever growing numbers of sensors and weapon systems, the challenge will be to maximize the collection of information and to use that information effectively for enhancing radar performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA593461
Entities
People
- Chris Baker
- Hugh Griffiths
- Matthias Weiss
- Stefano Coraluppi
- Wolfgang Koch
Organizations
- NATO Science and Technology Organization