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Book Synopsis

A unique guide to the state of the art of tracking, classification, and sensor management

This book addresses the tremendous progress made over the last few decades in algorithm development and mathematical analysis for filtering, multi-target multi-sensor tracking, sensor management and control, and target classification. It provides for the first time an integrated treatment of these advanced topics, complete with careful mathematical formulation, clear description of the theory, and real-world applications.

Written by experts in the field, Integrated Tracking, Classification, and Sensor Management provides readers with easy access to key Bayesian modeling and filtering methods, multi-target tracking approaches, target classification procedures, and large scale sensor management problem-solving techniques. Features include:

  • An accessible coverage of random finite set based multi-target filtering algorithms such as the Probability Hypothesis

    Table of Contents

    PREFACE xvii

    CONTRIBUTORS xxiii

    PART I FILTERING

    1. Angle-Only Filtering in Three Dimensions 3
    Mahendra Mallick, Mark Morelande, Lyudmila Mihaylova, Sanjeev Arulampalam, and Yanjun Yan

    1.1 Introduction 3

    1.2 Statement of Problem 6

    1.3 Tracker and Sensor Coordinate Frames 6

    1.4 Coordinate Systems for Target and Ownship States 7

    1.5 Dynamic Models 9

    1.6 Measurement Models 14

    1.7 Filter Initialization 15

    1.8 Extended Kalman Filters 17

    1.9 Unscented Kalman Filters 19

    1.10 Particle Filters 23

    1.11 Numerical Simulations and Results 28

    1.12 Conclusions 31

    2. Particle Filtering Combined with Interval Methods for Tracking Applications 43
    Amadou Gning, Lyudmila Mihaylova, Fahed Abdallah, and Branko Ristic

    2.1 Introduction 43

    2.2 Related Works 44

    2.3 Interval Analysis 46

    2.4 Bayesian Filtering 51

    2.5 Box Particle Filtering 52

    2.6 Box Particle Filtering Derived from the Bayesian Inference Using a Mixture of Uniform Probability Density Functions 56

    2.7 Box-PF Illustration over a Target Tracking Example 65

    2.8 Application for a Vehicle Dynamic Localization Problem 67

    2.9 Conclusions 71

    3. Bayesian Multiple Target Filtering Using Random Finite Sets 75
    Ba-Ngu Vo, Ba-Tuong Vo, and Daniel Clark

    3.1 Introduction 75

    3.2 Overview of the Random Finite Set Approach to Multitarget Filtering 76

    3.3 Random Finite Sets 81

    3.4 Multiple Target Filtering and Estimation 85

    3.5 Multitarget Miss Distances 91

    3.6 The Probability Hypothesis Density (PHD) Filter 95

    3.7 The Cardinalized PHD Filter 105

    3.8 Numerical Examples 111

    3.9 MeMBer Filter 117

    4. The Continuous Time Roots of the Interacting Multiple Model Filter 127
    Henk A.P. Blom

    4.1 Introduction 127

    4.2 Hidden Markov Model Filter 129

    4.3 System with Markovian Coefficients 136

    4.4 Markov Jump Linear System 141

    4.5 Continuous-Discrete Filtering 149

    4.6 Concluding Remarks 154

    PART II MULTITARGET MULTISENSOR TRACKING

    5. Multitarget Tracking Using Multiple Hypothesis Tracking 165
    Mahendra Mallick, Stefano Coraluppi, and Craig Carthel

    5.1 Introduction 165

    5.2 Tracking Algorithms 166

    5.3 Track Filtering 170

    5.4 MHT Algorithms 179

    5.5 Hybrid-State Derivations of MHT Equations 180

    5.6 The Target-Death Problem 185

    5.7 Examples for MHT 186

    5.8 Summary 189

    6. Tracking and Data Fusion for Ground Surveillance 203
    Michael Mertens, Michael Feldmann, Martin Ulmke, and Wolfgang Koch

    6.1 Introduction to Ground Surveillance 203

    6.2 GMTI Sensor Model 204

    6.3 Bayesian Approach to Ground Moving Target Tracking 209

    6.4 Exploitation of Road Network Data 222

    6.5 Convoy Track Maintenance Using Random Matrices 234

    6.6 Convoy Tracking with the Cardinalized Probability Hypothesis Density Filter 243

    7. Performance Bounds for Target Tracking: Computationally Efficient Formulations and Associated Applications 255
    Marcel Hernandez

    7.1 Introduction 255

    7.2 Bayesian Performance Bounds 258

    7.3 PCRLB Formulations in Cluttered Environments 262

    7.4 An Approximate PCRLB for Maneuevring Target Tracking 269

    7.5 A General Framework for the Deployment of Stationary Sensors 271

    7.6 UAV Trajectory Planning 294

    7.7 Summary and Conclusions 305

    8. Track-Before-Detect Techniques 311
    Samuel J. Davey, Mark G. Rutten, and Neil J. Gordon

    8.1 Introduction 311

    8.2 Models 318

    8.3 Baum Welch Algorithm 327

    8.4 Dynamic Programming: Viterbi Algorithm 331

    8.5 Particle Filter 334

    8.6 ML-PDA 337

    8.7 H-PMHT 341

    8.8 Performance Analysis 347

    8.9 Applications: Radar and IRST Fusion 354

    8.10 Future Directions 357

    9. Advances in Data Fusion Architectures 363
    Stefano Coraluppi and Craig Carthel

    9.1 Introduction 363

    9.2 Dense-Target Scenarios 364

    9.3 Multiscale Sensor Scenarios 368

    9.4 Tracking in Large Sensor Networks 370

    9.5 Multiscale Objects 372

    9.6 Measurement Aggregation 378

    9.7 Conclusions 383

    10. Intent Inference and Detection of Anomalous Trajectories: A Metalevel Tracking Approach 387
    Vikram Krishnamurthy

    10.1 Introduction 387

    10.2 Anomalous Trajectory Classification Framework 393

    10.3 Trajectory Modeling and Inference Using Stochastic Context-Free Grammars 395

    10.4 Trajectory Modeling and Inference Using Reciprocal Processes (RP) 403

    10.5 Example 1: Metalevel Tracking for GMTI Radar 406

    10.6 Example 2: Data Fusion in a Multicamera Network 407

    10.7 Conclusion 413

    PART III SENSOR MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

    11. Radar Resource Management for Target Tracking—A Stochastic Control Approach 417
    Vikram Krishnamurthy

    11.1 Introduction 417

    11.2 Problem Formulation 422

    11.3 Structural Results and Lattice Programming for Micromanagement 431

    11.4 Radar Scheduling for Maneuvering Targets Modeled as Jump Markov Linear System 437

    11.5 Summary 444

    12. Sensor Management for Large-Scale Multisensor-Multitarget Tracking 447
    Ratnasingham Tharmarasa and Thia Kirubarajan

    12.1 Introduction 447

    12.2 Target Tracking Architectures 451

    12.3 Posterior Cram´er–Rao Lower Bound 452

    12.4 Sensor Array Management for Centralized Tracking 458

    12.5 Sensor Array Management for Distributed Tracking 473

    12.6 Sensor Array Management for Decentralized Tracking 489

    12.7 Conclusions 507

    PART IV ESTIMATION AND CLASSIFICATION

    13. Efficient Inference in General Hybrid Bayesian Networks for Classification 523
    Wei Sun and Kuo-Chu Chang

    13.1 Introduction 523

    13.2 Message Passing: Representation and Propagation 526

    13.3 Network Partition and Message Integration for Hybrid Model 532

    13.4 Hybrid Message Passing Algorithm for Classification 536

    13.5 Numerical Experiments 537

    13.6 Concluding Remarks 544

    14. Evaluating Multisensor Classification Performance with Bayesian Networks 547
    Eswar Sivaraman and Kuo-Chu Chang

    14.1 Introduction 547

    14.2 Single-Sensor Model 548

    14.3 Multisensor Fusion Systems—Design and Performance Evaluation 560

    14.4 Summary and Continuing Questions 564

    15. Detection and Estimation of Radiological Sources 579
    Mark Morelande and Branko Ristic

    15.1 Introduction 579

    15.2 Estimation of Point Sources 580

    15.3 Estimation of Distributed Sources 590

    15.4 Searching for Point Sources 599

    15.5 Conclusions 612

    PART V DECISION FUSION AND DECISION SUPPORT

    16. Distributed Detection and Decision Fusion with Applications to Wireless Sensor Networks 619
    Qi Cheng, Ruixin Niu, Ashok Sundaresan, and Pramod K. Varshney

    16.1 Introduction 619

    16.2 Elements of Detection Theory 620

    16.3 Distributed Detection with Multiple Sensors 624

    16.4 Distributed Detection in Wireless Sensor Networks 634

    16.5 Copula-Based Fusion of Correlated Decisions 645

    16.6 Conclusion 652

    17. Evidential Networks for Decision Support in Surveillance Systems 661
    Alessio Benavoli and Branko Ristic

    17.1 Introduction 661

    17.2 Valuation Algebras 662

    17.3 Local Computation in a VA 668

    17.4 Theory of Evidence as a Valuation Algebra 672

    17.5 Examples of Decision Support Systems 685

    References 702

    Index 705

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      Publication Date: 14/12/2012
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      Book Synopsis

      A unique guide to the state of the art of tracking, classification, and sensor management

      This book addresses the tremendous progress made over the last few decades in algorithm development and mathematical analysis for filtering, multi-target multi-sensor tracking, sensor management and control, and target classification. It provides for the first time an integrated treatment of these advanced topics, complete with careful mathematical formulation, clear description of the theory, and real-world applications.

      Written by experts in the field, Integrated Tracking, Classification, and Sensor Management provides readers with easy access to key Bayesian modeling and filtering methods, multi-target tracking approaches, target classification procedures, and large scale sensor management problem-solving techniques. Features include:

      • An accessible coverage of random finite set based multi-target filtering algorithms such as the Probability Hypothesis

        Table of Contents

        PREFACE xvii

        CONTRIBUTORS xxiii

        PART I FILTERING

        1. Angle-Only Filtering in Three Dimensions 3
        Mahendra Mallick, Mark Morelande, Lyudmila Mihaylova, Sanjeev Arulampalam, and Yanjun Yan

        1.1 Introduction 3

        1.2 Statement of Problem 6

        1.3 Tracker and Sensor Coordinate Frames 6

        1.4 Coordinate Systems for Target and Ownship States 7

        1.5 Dynamic Models 9

        1.6 Measurement Models 14

        1.7 Filter Initialization 15

        1.8 Extended Kalman Filters 17

        1.9 Unscented Kalman Filters 19

        1.10 Particle Filters 23

        1.11 Numerical Simulations and Results 28

        1.12 Conclusions 31

        2. Particle Filtering Combined with Interval Methods for Tracking Applications 43
        Amadou Gning, Lyudmila Mihaylova, Fahed Abdallah, and Branko Ristic

        2.1 Introduction 43

        2.2 Related Works 44

        2.3 Interval Analysis 46

        2.4 Bayesian Filtering 51

        2.5 Box Particle Filtering 52

        2.6 Box Particle Filtering Derived from the Bayesian Inference Using a Mixture of Uniform Probability Density Functions 56

        2.7 Box-PF Illustration over a Target Tracking Example 65

        2.8 Application for a Vehicle Dynamic Localization Problem 67

        2.9 Conclusions 71

        3. Bayesian Multiple Target Filtering Using Random Finite Sets 75
        Ba-Ngu Vo, Ba-Tuong Vo, and Daniel Clark

        3.1 Introduction 75

        3.2 Overview of the Random Finite Set Approach to Multitarget Filtering 76

        3.3 Random Finite Sets 81

        3.4 Multiple Target Filtering and Estimation 85

        3.5 Multitarget Miss Distances 91

        3.6 The Probability Hypothesis Density (PHD) Filter 95

        3.7 The Cardinalized PHD Filter 105

        3.8 Numerical Examples 111

        3.9 MeMBer Filter 117

        4. The Continuous Time Roots of the Interacting Multiple Model Filter 127
        Henk A.P. Blom

        4.1 Introduction 127

        4.2 Hidden Markov Model Filter 129

        4.3 System with Markovian Coefficients 136

        4.4 Markov Jump Linear System 141

        4.5 Continuous-Discrete Filtering 149

        4.6 Concluding Remarks 154

        PART II MULTITARGET MULTISENSOR TRACKING

        5. Multitarget Tracking Using Multiple Hypothesis Tracking 165
        Mahendra Mallick, Stefano Coraluppi, and Craig Carthel

        5.1 Introduction 165

        5.2 Tracking Algorithms 166

        5.3 Track Filtering 170

        5.4 MHT Algorithms 179

        5.5 Hybrid-State Derivations of MHT Equations 180

        5.6 The Target-Death Problem 185

        5.7 Examples for MHT 186

        5.8 Summary 189

        6. Tracking and Data Fusion for Ground Surveillance 203
        Michael Mertens, Michael Feldmann, Martin Ulmke, and Wolfgang Koch

        6.1 Introduction to Ground Surveillance 203

        6.2 GMTI Sensor Model 204

        6.3 Bayesian Approach to Ground Moving Target Tracking 209

        6.4 Exploitation of Road Network Data 222

        6.5 Convoy Track Maintenance Using Random Matrices 234

        6.6 Convoy Tracking with the Cardinalized Probability Hypothesis Density Filter 243

        7. Performance Bounds for Target Tracking: Computationally Efficient Formulations and Associated Applications 255
        Marcel Hernandez

        7.1 Introduction 255

        7.2 Bayesian Performance Bounds 258

        7.3 PCRLB Formulations in Cluttered Environments 262

        7.4 An Approximate PCRLB for Maneuevring Target Tracking 269

        7.5 A General Framework for the Deployment of Stationary Sensors 271

        7.6 UAV Trajectory Planning 294

        7.7 Summary and Conclusions 305

        8. Track-Before-Detect Techniques 311
        Samuel J. Davey, Mark G. Rutten, and Neil J. Gordon

        8.1 Introduction 311

        8.2 Models 318

        8.3 Baum Welch Algorithm 327

        8.4 Dynamic Programming: Viterbi Algorithm 331

        8.5 Particle Filter 334

        8.6 ML-PDA 337

        8.7 H-PMHT 341

        8.8 Performance Analysis 347

        8.9 Applications: Radar and IRST Fusion 354

        8.10 Future Directions 357

        9. Advances in Data Fusion Architectures 363
        Stefano Coraluppi and Craig Carthel

        9.1 Introduction 363

        9.2 Dense-Target Scenarios 364

        9.3 Multiscale Sensor Scenarios 368

        9.4 Tracking in Large Sensor Networks 370

        9.5 Multiscale Objects 372

        9.6 Measurement Aggregation 378

        9.7 Conclusions 383

        10. Intent Inference and Detection of Anomalous Trajectories: A Metalevel Tracking Approach 387
        Vikram Krishnamurthy

        10.1 Introduction 387

        10.2 Anomalous Trajectory Classification Framework 393

        10.3 Trajectory Modeling and Inference Using Stochastic Context-Free Grammars 395

        10.4 Trajectory Modeling and Inference Using Reciprocal Processes (RP) 403

        10.5 Example 1: Metalevel Tracking for GMTI Radar 406

        10.6 Example 2: Data Fusion in a Multicamera Network 407

        10.7 Conclusion 413

        PART III SENSOR MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

        11. Radar Resource Management for Target Tracking—A Stochastic Control Approach 417
        Vikram Krishnamurthy

        11.1 Introduction 417

        11.2 Problem Formulation 422

        11.3 Structural Results and Lattice Programming for Micromanagement 431

        11.4 Radar Scheduling for Maneuvering Targets Modeled as Jump Markov Linear System 437

        11.5 Summary 444

        12. Sensor Management for Large-Scale Multisensor-Multitarget Tracking 447
        Ratnasingham Tharmarasa and Thia Kirubarajan

        12.1 Introduction 447

        12.2 Target Tracking Architectures 451

        12.3 Posterior Cram´er–Rao Lower Bound 452

        12.4 Sensor Array Management for Centralized Tracking 458

        12.5 Sensor Array Management for Distributed Tracking 473

        12.6 Sensor Array Management for Decentralized Tracking 489

        12.7 Conclusions 507

        PART IV ESTIMATION AND CLASSIFICATION

        13. Efficient Inference in General Hybrid Bayesian Networks for Classification 523
        Wei Sun and Kuo-Chu Chang

        13.1 Introduction 523

        13.2 Message Passing: Representation and Propagation 526

        13.3 Network Partition and Message Integration for Hybrid Model 532

        13.4 Hybrid Message Passing Algorithm for Classification 536

        13.5 Numerical Experiments 537

        13.6 Concluding Remarks 544

        14. Evaluating Multisensor Classification Performance with Bayesian Networks 547
        Eswar Sivaraman and Kuo-Chu Chang

        14.1 Introduction 547

        14.2 Single-Sensor Model 548

        14.3 Multisensor Fusion Systems—Design and Performance Evaluation 560

        14.4 Summary and Continuing Questions 564

        15. Detection and Estimation of Radiological Sources 579
        Mark Morelande and Branko Ristic

        15.1 Introduction 579

        15.2 Estimation of Point Sources 580

        15.3 Estimation of Distributed Sources 590

        15.4 Searching for Point Sources 599

        15.5 Conclusions 612

        PART V DECISION FUSION AND DECISION SUPPORT

        16. Distributed Detection and Decision Fusion with Applications to Wireless Sensor Networks 619
        Qi Cheng, Ruixin Niu, Ashok Sundaresan, and Pramod K. Varshney

        16.1 Introduction 619

        16.2 Elements of Detection Theory 620

        16.3 Distributed Detection with Multiple Sensors 624

        16.4 Distributed Detection in Wireless Sensor Networks 634

        16.5 Copula-Based Fusion of Correlated Decisions 645

        16.6 Conclusion 652

        17. Evidential Networks for Decision Support in Surveillance Systems 661
        Alessio Benavoli and Branko Ristic

        17.1 Introduction 661

        17.2 Valuation Algebras 662

        17.3 Local Computation in a VA 668

        17.4 Theory of Evidence as a Valuation Algebra 672

        17.5 Examples of Decision Support Systems 685

        References 702

        Index 705

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