CASE_ATTI: An Algorithm-Level Testbed for Multi-Sensor Data Fusion.

摘要

A key element in the anticipated information management problem on a naval platform is the ability to combine or fuse data, not only as a volume-reducing strategy, but also as a means to exploit the unique combinations of data that may be available. In this regard, the Command and Control Division at DREV is involved in multiple R&D activities in the field of local area Multi-Sensor Data Fusion (MSDF) for naval command and control afloat. Many different approaches to MSDF have been investigated and developed recently in response to the ever-increasing importance of the subject. However, at this stage of development, no standard approach is generally accepted for all applications. A wide variety of techniques have been proposed for many diverse applications, and the system designer must choose the techniques that are best suited to a specific problem. One of the best tools to help the designer with such a choice is a computer simulation for proof-of-concept purposes. This document presents an overview of the CASE_ ATTl (Concept Analysis and Simulation Environment for Automatic Target Tracking and Identification) algorithm-level simulation testbed that has been developed by DREV to support the theoretical work. CASE_ATTI provides the highly modular, structured and flexible hardware/software environment necessary to study and compare various advanced MSDF concepts and schemes in order to demonstrate their applicability, feasibility and performance. The document also discusses the use of CASE_ATTI to support an ongoing MSDF performance evaluation study in the context of the Canadian Patrol Frigate.