Title :
An algorithm for the fusion of two sets of (sonar) data
Author :
De Theije, Pascal A M ; van Moll, C.A.M.
Author_Institution :
Underwater Technol., TNO Defence, The Hague, Netherlands
Abstract :
This paper presents an algorithm that can be used to fuse two sets of contacts, e.g. as observed by two active sonar systems. The goal is to keep a good probability of detection, without doubling the number of false alarms after combining both data sets. We present both the theoretical motivation of the algorithm, as well as simulations that illustrate its performance.
Keywords :
sensor fusion; sonar; active sonar system; sonar data fusion; submarine detection; target detections; Data security; Fuses; Gaussian distribution; Object detection; Probability; Safety; Sonar detection; Stochastic processes; Underwater technology; Underwater vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Oceans 2005 - Europe
Conference_Location :
Brest, France
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9103-9
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANSE.2005.1511760
