Fuzzy Associative Data Fusion Algorithm for VTS

摘要

An algorithm to fuse redundant observations due to multiple sensor coverage, inorder to reduce duplicate track information provided to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) operator displays, is reported. The algorithm receives inputs from multiple sensors as long as the basic decision criteria elements are provided. The algorithm is tested with real data collected from the VTS system at Puget Sound in September 1996. The results indicate that the algorithm correctly fuses redundant sensor observations on the same vessel resulting in a significant reduction in the amount of unnecessary information presented to the VTS operator.