Cooperative layered sensing: a factor analysis on finding elusive mobile targets

Christopher K. Curtis; John M. Colombi

doi:10.1117/12.917436

24 May 2012 Cooperative layered sensing: a factor analysis on finding elusive mobile targets

Christopher K. Curtis, John M. Colombi

Proceedings Volume 8389, Ground/Air Multisensor Interoperability, Integration, and Networking for Persistent ISR III; 838918 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.917436
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2012, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

Irregular asymmetric conflicts with non-traditional targets and shorter timelines are spawning new mission requirements for situation awareness. As a result, the increasing demands for timely decision-quality information across the battle space have presented tough challenges for stretched operational resources. The Layered Sensing construct developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory provides a unified vision for research to address the situational awareness challenges posed by the complex and dynamic environments seen in recent conflicts. Determining how to maximize available resources across the battle space with the best efficiency and effectiveness is a critical research thread in the Layered Sensing construct. Leveraging different capabilities across networked cooperative sensors to provide timely situational awareness is critical in accomplishing mission objectives with limited resources. This paper evaluates cooperative sensing using a constructive simulation environment by examining mission performance in various scenarios where Remotely Piloted Aircraft are seeking elusive mobile targets. Measured performance parameters include enemy targets killed and suppression of enemy missile attacks. Cooperative and non-cooperative conditions were simulated using variable factors: sensor capabilities, target densities and false target densities. Results demonstrate statistically significant mission performance improvements of over 200% for less capable, but cooperatively networked, sensors increasing their effectiveness to that of more capable sensors working alone. Key factors regarding when and how to leverage cooperation for improved mission performance are also identified and examined through sensitivity analysis.

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Christopher K. Curtis and John M. Colombi "Cooperative layered sensing: a factor analysis on finding elusive mobile targets", Proc. SPIE 8389, Ground/Air Multisensor Interoperability, Integration, and Networking for Persistent ISR III, 838918 (24 May 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.917436

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Missiles

Target detection

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Critical dimension metrology

Situational awareness sensors

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