Multi-Target Detection and Tracking in a Heterogeneous Environment with Multiple Resource-Constrained Sensors
Curtis Merrill, Derek A. Paley · AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum · 2022
View Video Presentation: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-1400.vid We consider the multiple-sensor multiple-target detection and tracking problem in a sensor network consisting of resource-constrained multi-function radars. Tracking and detection takes place in a known heterogeneous environment that causes signal degradation. The proposed formulation includes the effects of the environment in a multi-function radar model for searching, detection, tracking, and resource usage. The sensor-target assignment problem is optimized to maximize information gain subject to the radar resource constraints. Simulations demonstrate the effects of including the environment in the radar modeling and show performance improvement compared to performing assignment without considering the environment.