海杂波背景下小目标检测及其运动信息的提取

介绍了在基于Hough变换的检测前跟踪算法检测海杂波背景下的低可观测目标的基础上,将动态规划方法引入其中,从每一条“特征直线”所包含的数据点迹中提取最可能构成目标点迹的数据点的方法。仿真结果表明,将Hough变换与基于动态规划的航迹搜索相结合,能够提高低信噪比条件下的目标检测概率,并能比较准确地提取出目标点迹。然后对提取出来的目标点迹进行Kalman滤波,以估计目标的速度,从而为后续的检测与跟踪提供比较准确的目标信息。     

红外弱小目标检测跟踪算法研究

首先对红外图像进行建模,然后在此基础上提出一套目标检测跟踪算法,给出了实验结果。实验结果表明,算法能够很好地完成对信噪比大于4目标的检测,同时算法具有多目标检测能力。当确定需要跟踪的目标以后,系统转入目标跟踪,进而完成对所关注目标的跟踪任务。     

基于点集合并的修正Hough变换TBD算法

在低信噪比条件下,基于Hough变换的检测前跟踪算法是进行强杂波背景下目标航迹检测的一种手段。本文针对Hough变换后一个目标产生多条可能航迹以及航迹内可能存在杂波点的问题,提出了一种基于能量最大点和点集合并的修正Hough变换检测前跟踪算法。该算法利用量测点时序、能量信息及目标速度先验信息对Hough变换后点迹进行关联和剔除,能够有效的对目标原始航迹进行回溯。针对高斯噪声背景下的飞行目标,仿真结果表明该算法能够对微弱目标进行有效检测,在目标数目、杂波密度、信噪比发生变化的条件下仍能保持较高的检测概率。     

基于检测前跟踪的超视距雷达微弱目标检测方法

天波超视距雷达（over-the-horizonradar，OTHR）通过快速傅立叶变换（FFr）实现相干积累，再利用常规的方法进行目标检测。但这种方法在弱目标、低信噪比的情况下效果并不好。本文提出了一种基于检测前跟踪（track-before-detect，TBD）的OTHR弱目标检测方法，利用数学形态学对每帧弱目标回波信号进行滤波，再通过动态规划方法进行检测。仿真结果表明，该方法能够有效地提高OTHR对弱目标的检测能力，运算效率高，实用性强。     

遗传算法在低信噪比图象点目标检测中的应用

将遗传算法用于图象中低信噪比点目标的检测。在分析了点目标及背景特点的基础上,设计了编码方案及遗传操作算子,提出了合格个体保留法。仿真结果表明应用此算法,可实现信噪比为2dB的点目标的检测与跟踪。     

一种改进的直方图概率多假设多目标跟踪方法

直方图概率多假设跟踪（H-PMHT）方法及其变形泊松分布直方图概率多假设跟踪（P-HPMHT）方法的一个主要缺点是其量测模型仅考虑了背景杂波而没有考虑传感器噪声,从而导致在低信噪比条件下检测概率较低。针对这一问题,提出了一种带传感器噪声模型的H-PMHT方法,通过将传感器噪声引入量测模型,从而明显提高了对低信噪比目标的跟踪检测能力。该方法的计算量与目标数保持线性关系,仍然适用于目标数目较多的情况。仿真实验表明：该方法在误跟踪比率为1‰,信噪比为6 dB时,检测比率可提升近20%,信噪比为3 dB时,可提升近10%。     

飞行小目标自适应双波门跟踪算法

波门跟踪是一种利用实际图像处理的区域范围的视觉跟踪算法。在飞行小目标信噪比较低的情况下,现有方法往往不能获得稳定的跟踪结果。针对小目标跟踪的特点,提出了一种自适应双波门的跟踪算法。该算法采用帧间差分算法检测小目标,通过质心标定修正当前帧目标的初始位置,并利用最小二乘估计预测算法实现目标范围的估计,从而实现自适应跟踪的目的。实验结果表明,即使在飞行小目标被短时遮挡情况下,利用本算法也能稳定地检测出它的位置,能根据目标的轮廓自适应地确定目标波门形状,并能有效解决目标跟踪偏移和短时丢失等问题。     

单脉冲跟踪雷达多目标检测算法性能分析

对2种检测单脉冲雷达主波束内是否存在2个不可区分目标的算法进行了推广,将其应用到波束内可能存在N个不可区分的目标,并仿真了波束内存在3个目标时的检测性能。仿真表明,在总信噪比相同时,3个目标的检测概率不一定大于2个目标的检测概率,处于方位向上间距最大的2个目标的信噪比对整个检测概率影响较大。     

基于改进RRT算法的无人机航路规划与跟踪方法研究

为了使航路规划算法在三维动态环境下能够快速规划出较优可行航路,基于快速扩展随机树算法(RRT),对规划航路点进行了无人机飞行动力学约束,并且设计了局部航路动态优化策略。针对传统的航路跟踪控制律跟踪较为曲折的航线时跟踪误差较大的问题,通过将规划算法得出的姿态指令引入姿态控制回路的方式,提高了航路跟踪控制算法的快速性与准确性。在此基础上,搭建了无人机验证平台,利用该验证平台完成了无人机自主避障飞行试验,对算法的有效性进行了验证,并对算法性能进行了评估。     

基于改进多元优化算法的动态路径规划

为满足动态路径规划实时性强和动态跟踪精度高的需求,提出一种基于能够同时发现并追踪多条最优以及次优路径的改进多元优化算法(IMOA)的求解方法。首先,通过利用贝赛尔曲线描述路径的方法把动态路径规划问题转化为动态优化问题;然后,把相似性检测操作引入到多元优化算法(MOA)中,增加算法同时跟踪多个不同最优以及次优解的概率;最后,用IMOA对贝赛尔曲线的控制点进行寻优。实验结果表明:当最优路径由于环境变化而变为非优或者不可行时,利用IMOA对多个最优以及次优解动态跟踪的特点,能够快速调整寻优策略对其他次优路径进行寻优以期望再次找到最优路径;其综合离线性能较其他方法也有一定的提高。因此,IMOA满足动态路径规划的实际需求,适用于解决动态环境中的路径规划问题。     

Evaluating a multiple-hypothesis multitarget tracking algorithm

The performance evaluation of multiple-hypothesis, multitarget tracking algorithm is presented. We are primarily interested in target-detection/track-initiation capabilities as measures of performance. Through Monte Carlo simulations, a multiple-hypothesis tracking algorithm was evaluated in terms of 1) probability of establishing a track from target returns and 2) false track density. A radar was chosen as the sensor, and a general multiple-hypothesis, multitarget tracking algorithm was used in the Monte Carlo simulations. The simulation results predict the probability of establishing a track from returns of a target as well as the false track density per scan volume per unit time. The effects of the target radar cross section and the radar power, measured through the mean signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) were studied, as were the effects of detection threshold and track quality threshold. Computational requirements were also investigated     

Peformance of dynamic programming techniques forTrack-Before-Detect

“Track-Before-Detect” (TBD) is a target tracking technique where no threshold is applied at each measurement frame. Instead, data are processed over a number of frames before decisions on target existence are made. The track is returned simultaneously with the detection. A simple algorithm is presented and demonstrated via simulations. A detailed analysis enables detection and tracking performance to be predicted for particular algorithm parameters. Good performance is observed at low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), with rapid degradation as SNR is reduced further. For some cases the detection performance does not improve regardless of how many frames of data are processed. Tracking performance may also be poor even though detection performance is good     

Efficient target tracking using dynamic programming

A dynamic programming (DP) algorithm has been developed for the detection and tracking of subpixel-sized, low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) targets observed by side-or forward-looking imaging sensors. A distinguishing feature of this approach is that target detection and tracking are combined into a single optimization procedure that takes into account statistical models of target motion, background noise, and clutter. Current work has led to a number of technical innovations that improve the performance and efficiency of the DP tracking algorithm, including the development of a new track scoring function, and an extension to the basic DP algorithm that reduces computation requirements by over an order of magnitude. A prototype infrared (IR) target tracking system incorporating these enhancements has been implemented for a step-starting IR camera application. Sensitivity improvements of several decibels over conventional sequential detection and tracking algorithms were realized     

Directed Subspace Search ML-PDA with Application to Active Sonar Tracking

The maximum likelihood probabilistic data association (ML-PDA) tracking algorithm is effective in tracking Very Low Observable targets (i.e., very low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) targets in a high false alarm environment). However, the computational complexity associated with obtaining the track estimate in many cases has precluded its use in real-time scenarios. Previous ML-PDA implementations used a multi-pass grid (MPG) search to find the track estimate. Two alternate methods for finding the track estimate are presented-a genetic search and a newly developed directed subspace (DSS) search algorithm. Each algorithm is tested using active sonar scenarios in which an autonomous underwater vehicle searches for and tracks a target. Within each scenario, the problem parameters are varied to illustrate the relative performance of each search technique. Both the DSS search and the genetic algorithm are shown to be an order of magnitude more computationally efficient than the MPG search, making possible real-time implementation. In addition, the DSS search is shown to be the most effective technique at tracking a target at the lowest SNR levels-reliable tracking down to 5 dB (postprocessing SNR in a resolution cell) using a 5-frame sliding window is demonstrated, this being 6 dB better than the MPG search.     

基于SVM算法的虚假航迹识别

针对云雨杂波和主被动干扰导致多雷达传感器产生虚假目标航迹的问题,利用支持向量机(SVM)算法的自主学习能力,通过构建基于数据驱动的判别模型进行虚假航迹识别。针对航迹起始得到的目标潜在航迹,利用人工智能数据驱动、自学习的特点,设计了SVM算法。通过对已标记真假的目标航迹样本进行离线学习,形成虚假航迹识别的SVM分类器,实现了基于数据驱动的判别模型代替先验知识规则约束的固定模型,并在工程应用中,利用SVM分类器在线识别虚假航迹,完成实时剔除。通过实测雷达数据实验验证,该算法的目标虚假航迹准确率高达95%以上,完全满足实际的工程应用需求。相比基于阈值或规则进行硬性判断的传统虚假航迹识别方法,所提出的算法不仅提高了准确率,还具有较高的实时性,能够适应复杂多变的杂波环境,在实际应用中具有更强的适应性和实用性。因此,提出的基于SVM算法的虚假航迹识别方法对于密集杂波场景下的虚假航迹剔除问题具有显著的实际应用价值。     

Direction of arrival tracking below the ambiguity threshold

We present an algorithm for direction-of-arrival (DOA) tracking that allows operation below the ambiguity threshold of the direction-finding (DF) system. Using multiple target tracking techniques, the algorithm turns the most likely DOAs of each measurement into multiple potential tracks and then selects the true track as that with the maximum cumulative likelihood. The improvement offered by the algorithm, namely the extension of the ambiguity-free signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) domain, is demonstrated in several simulated experiments using several array structures, including a sparse array and a uniform linear array     

Bearings-only tracking of maneuvering targets using abatch-recursive estimator

We present a new batch-recursive estimator for tracking maneuvering targets from bearings-only measurements in clutter (i.e., for low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) targets), Standard recursive estimators like the extended Kalman Iter (EKF) suffer from poor convergence and erratic behavior due to the lack of initial target range information, On the other hand, batch estimators cannot handle target maneuvers. In order to rectify these shortcomings, we combine the batch maximum likelihood-probabilistic data association (ML-PDA) estimator with the recursive interacting multiple model (IMM) estimator with probabilistic data association (PDA) to result in better track initialization as well as track maintenance results in the presence of clutter. It is also demonstrated how the batch-recursive estimator can be used for adaptive decisions for ownship maneuvers based on the target state estimation to enhance the target observability. The tracking algorithm is shown to be effective for targets with 8 dB SNR     

大气层内模型预测静态规划拦截中制导

在临近空间机动目标拦截中,拦截器的初始动力段对中制导段乃至末端拦截性能具有重要影响。在模型预测静态规划（MPSP）理论基础上提出了一种初、中制导联合规划制导方法,旨在解决多阶段、快速、最优拦截轨迹规划和制导问题。首先,提出了一种改进的模型预测静态规划方法,该方法不仅可以满足终端约束,还可以生成最优初始状态,并在性能指标中考虑状态变量相关函数。其次,基于等效阻力模型建立了包含动力段与非动力段的两段规划模型,通过采用分段离散以及构建关机点变分关系的方法,避免了内点约束的引入,使MPSP算法可直接求解该两段规划问题。最后,结合提出的MPSP算法以及两段规划模型,实现了终端速度最优的拦截轨迹规划,结合目标预测方法,实现了对机动目标的预测拦截。仿真结果表明,本文方法可提高制导精度和终端速度,且能更好满足对机动目标的拦截需求。     

基于相对位置矢量的群目标灰色精细航迹起始算法

为解决群内目标精细航迹起始的难题,基于对传统航迹起始算法及现有群目标航迹起始算法优缺点的分析,给出了完整的群目标航迹起始框架,并提出了一种基于相对位置矢量的群目标灰色精细航迹起始算法。首先基于循环阈值模型、群中心点进行群的预分割、预关联,然后对预关联成功的群搜索对应坐标系,建立群中各量测的相对位置矢量,基于灰色精细互联模型完成群内量测的互联,最后基于航迹确认规则得到群目标状态矩阵。经仿真数据验证,与修正的逻辑法、基于聚类和Hough变换的多编队航迹起始算法相比,该算法在起始真实航迹、抑制虚假航迹及杂波鲁棒性等方面综合性能更优。     

Passive ranging of a low observable ballistic missile in agravitational field

In this paper we present an estimation algorithm for tracking the motion of a low-observable target in a gravitational field, for example, an incoming ballistic missile (BM), using angle-only measurements. The measurements, which are obtained from a single stationary sensor, are available only for a short time. Also, the low target detection probability and high false alarm density present a difficult low-observable environment. The algorithm uses the probabilistic data association (PDA) algorithm in conjunction with maximum likelihood (ML) estimation to handle the false alarms and the less-than-unity target detection probability. The Cramer-Rao lower bound (CRLB) in clutter, which quantifies the best achievable estimator accuracy for this problem in the presence of false alarms and nonunity detection probability, is also presented. The proposed estimator is shown to be efficient, that is, it meets the CRLB, even for low-observable fluctuating targets with 6 dB average signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). For a BM in free flight with 0.6 single-scan detection probability, one can achieve a track detection probability of 0.99 with a negligible probability of false track acceptance