Multi-sensor data fusion in defence and aerospace
Chris J. Harris, ANITA I. BAILEY, Tony J. Dodd · The Aeronautical Journal · 1998
Abstract The UK OST Technology Foresight for defence and aerospace identified multi-sensor data fusion as a future critical enabling technology for the UK, requiring a coordinated research agenda. This review paper provides an overview of past research and applications of data fusion. The process of data fusion and sensor integration is formally introduced together with a variety of implementation architectures, that recognise data fusion as a critical element in overall systems integration. The various benefits and attributes of data fusion are discussed together with a brief review of potentially fruitful areas of future research.