Data fusion for target tracking and classification with wireless sensor network

Benjamin Pannetier; Robin Doumerc; Julien Moras; Jean Dezert; Loic Canevet

doi:10.1117/12.2242175

21 October 2016 Data fusion for target tracking and classification with wireless sensor network

Benjamin Pannetier, Robin Doumerc, Julien Moras, Jean Dezert, Loic Canevet

Proceedings Volume 9986, Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks XII; 99860D (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2242175
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2016, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Abstract

In this paper, we address the problem of multiple ground target tracking and classification with information obtained from a unattended wireless sensor network. A multiple target tracking (MTT) algorithm, taking into account road and vegetation information, is proposed based on a centralized architecture. One of the key issue is how to adapt classical MTT approach to satisfy embedded processing. Based on track statistics, the classification algorithm uses estimated location, velocity and acceleration to help to classify targets. The algorithms enables tracking human and vehicles driving both on and off road. We integrate road or trail width and vegetation cover, as constraints in target motion models to improve performance of tracking under constraint with classification fusion. Our algorithm also presents different dynamic models, to palliate the maneuvers of targets. The tracking and classification algorithms are integrated into an operational platform (the fusion node). In order to handle realistic ground target tracking scenarios, we use an autonomous smart computer deposited in the surveillance area. After the calibration step of the heterogeneous sensor network, our system is able to handle real data from a wireless ground sensor network. The performance of system is evaluated in a real exercise for intelligence operation ("hunter hunt" scenario).

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Benjamin Pannetier, Robin Doumerc, Julien Moras, Jean Dezert, and Loic Canevet "Data fusion for target tracking and classification with wireless sensor network", Proc. SPIE 9986, Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks XII, 99860D (21 October 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2242175

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