A Real-Time Multistage IR Image-Based Tracker

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA390346 | Open PDF

Abstract:

In this paper we describe a real time algorithm for a missile-based IR tracking system. A correlation-based tracker is considered to be the primary tracker, while a feature-based tracker is chosen to provide support on a secondary level. A prescreener runs concurrently with the trackers to provide a list of probable target centroids. This information is used to provide a level of confidence to the tracker. The tracker subfunctions are implemented in both programmable logic hardware and software operating on digital signal processors.

Author(s):
Olson, Teresa L. ; Sanford, Carl W.
Author Organization(s):
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP ORLANDO FL ELECTRONICS AND MISSILES
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA390346
Pagination:
0009

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ALGORITHMS, *REAL TIME, *TRACKING, *GUIDED MISSILE TRACKING SYSTEMS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, SIGNAL PROCESSING, DIGITAL SYSTEMS, SECONDARY, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, LOGIC, STAGING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Antimissile Defense Systems
Keyword(s):
INFRARED MISSILE TRACKER
Report Date:
1998 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2001 Jun 06