Hierarchical target representation for autonomous recognition using distributed sensors
Ren C. Luo, Michael G. Kay · Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE · 1991
A hierarchical 3-D multiview representation is used to model targets so that they can be efficiently recognized using sensor platforms distributed over a common geographical area. The hierarchical structure reduces storage requirements and the communication bandwidth required for data association between platforms at each stage of the recognition process