Evaluation of Cyclops Automatic Target Detection and Comparison with Human Capabilities.

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Abstract:

An evaluation is presented on the performance of the detection and tracking algorithms used in a DSTO developed experimental air to air threat warner Cyclops. The simulations of Cyclops routines were performed using the Generic Track Processor software. It was found that human observers with limited training, who were aware of the approximate target location, reliability detected the target at ranges significantly greater than the automatic target acquisition system. The limitation of the data set and implications of the results are discussed.

Author(s):
Holen, Warwick ; Payne, Timothy
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION CANBERRA (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DSTO-TN-0033, DODA-AR-009-669
Monitor Series:
AR-009-669, XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ALGORITHMS, *PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), *COMPARISON, *AIRCRAFT DETECTION, *IMAGES, *TARGET DETECTION, *WARNING SYSTEMS, *AUTOMATIC TRACKING, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA BASES, OBSERVERS, POSITION(LOCATION), TRAINING, THREATS, HUMANS, AIRBORNE, ARRAYS, RELIABILITY, AERIAL TARGETS, AIR TO AIR MISSILES, FOCAL PLANES, OPERATORS(PERSONNEL), AUSTRALIA, MERCURY CADMIUM TELLURIDES, GUIDED MISSILE DETECTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Cybernetics, Antiaircraft Defense Systems, Target Direction, Range and Position Finding
Keyword(s):
GTP(GENERIC TRACK PROCESSOR), CYCLOPS WARNING SYSTEM
Report Date:
1996 Apr 01
Creation Date:
1996 Aug 22