Accession Number:

AD1018042

Title:

A Bayesian Approach to Estimating Detection Performance in a Multi-Sensor Environment

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Defence Research and Development Canada CORA Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Personal Author(s):

• Horn,Steven A.
• Mason,D. W.
• Zegers,Antony
• Edmond,Edward J.

Report Date:

2014-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

58.0

Abstract:

This report presents the results of Operational Research support to maritime surveillance operations in the Canadian maritime approaches. The principal development is a Bayesian method to estimate the performance of sensors in a way that can be applied during ongoing operations. This novel method does not require knowledge of the sea-truth to evaluate sensors. A method to estimate sea-truth is also presented, which provides a new and unique analysis capability for the estimation of surveillance gaps. The series of new metrics and methods are implemented in a variety of operational tools for analysis of the recognized maritime picture RMP, which support new operational procedures and processes. The desired result is a more robust and optimized maritime surveillance capability.

Descriptors:

• multisensors
• ocean surveillance
• remote detection
• synthetic aperture radar
• patrol aircraft
• reconnaissance satellites
• satellite tracking systems

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE