SPIE Orlando Conference No. 4048                 24-27 April 2000

Conference Program as of 8/31/00

Conference Title: Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets 2000

Conference Chair: Oliver E. Drummond, Consulting Engineer

Program Committee: Lawrence E. Hoff, Hoff Engineering; Cornelius T. Leondes, Univ. of California/San Diego; John Levery, U.S. Army Research Office; Rabinder N. Madan, Office of Naval Research; James W. Myers, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization; Albert J. Perrella, Jr., Institute for Defense Analyses; Craig J. Sayre, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Ctr., San Diego


Luncheon Dialogues

Lunch breaks on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will provide an opportunity to meet in a small group with one or two distinguished individuals who will lead discussions on a topic of signal and data processing algorithms. Tables will be reserved for a no-host lunch. Make reservations at the entrance to the conference room beginning Tuesday morning, 25 April.

Link to Schedule


Conference Location Will Alternate Each Year

In the year 2000 this conference is located in Orlando in the April. Thereafter it will alternate between San Diego in the summer in odd years and Orlando in the spring in even years.


Internet Web Posting

Program changes and workshop announcements for this conference will be posted on the Internet World Wide Web at:

http://home.att.net/~drummond/

where abstracts of all papers scheduled for oral presentation for this conference will be posted in March 2000


Short Course SC163 of Related Interest

Multiple-Sensor, Multiple-Target Tracking

Instructor: Oliver E. Drummond

Friday, 28 April, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Link to Short Course Description


      Monday         24 April 2000

Session 1 Monday 2:00-5:25 pm

Session Title: Signal Processing

Session Chair: Oliver E. Drummond

Closely spaced small object resolution and extended object imaging: detecting targets that obscure the background, V. M. Ginzburg, Consultant [4048-01]

Use of multifractals to detect anomalous propagation (AP) in weather radar, D. Charalampidis, T. Kasparis, M. Georgiopoulos, Univ. of Central Florida [4048-02]

Tactical mid-infrared background suppression in heavy clutter environments, J. B. Montgomery, Mercer Engineering Research Ctr.; R. B. Sanderson, Air Force Research Lab.; F. O. Baxley, Veridian Inc. [4048-03]

Constrained subpixel target detection for hyperspectral imagery, C. Chang, D. Heinz, Univ. of Maryland/Baltimore County [4048-04]

Optimal point target detection using adaptive auto regressive background prediction, B. S. Denney, R. J. P. de Figueiredo, Neural Computing Systems [4048-05]

Adaptive threshold-based spatio-temporal filtering techniques for detection of small targets, V. Ronda, W. L. New, M. H. Tan, M. H. Er, Nanyang Technological Univ. (Singapore) [4048-06]

Vision-based superresolution for recognizing small targets, R. W. Thomas, S. C. Gustafson, Air Force Institute of Technology [4048-69]

      Tuesday       25 April 2000

Session 2 Tuesday 8:30-12:20 pm

Session Title: Weak Target Detection

Session Chairs: Lawrence E. Hoff and Craig Sayre

Selection of a clutter rejection algorithm for real-time target detection from an airborne platform, C. I. Hilliard, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. [4048-08]

Effective adaptive spatial-temporal technique for clutter rejection in IRST, A. G. Tartakovsky, Univ. of Southern California [4048-09]

Multispectral detection of dim slightly extended targets in heavy clutter, P. F. Singer, D. M. Sasaki, Raytheon Co. [4048-10]

Post-processing and moving platform performance of point target detection sinusoidal filters, C. E. Caefer, J. Silverman, S. DiSalvo, R. W. Taylor, Air Force Research Lab. [4048-11]

Evaluation of two-color missile detection algorithms against real backgrounds, F. O. Baxley, Veridian Inc.; R. B. Sanderson, Air Force Research Lab.; J. B. Montgomery, Mercer Engineering Research Ctr. [4048-12]

Interactive banks of Bayesian matched filters, B. L. Rozovskii, A. Petrov, Univ. of Southern California [4048-13]

Fast small target detection with a multiresolution attention mechanism, Y. Wang, G. Wang, X. Wang, T. Zhang, Huazhong Univ. of Science and Technology (China) [4048-14]

Small moving target detection using adaptive prediction and motion compensation, A. Cetin, Bilkent Univ. (Turkey); H. Senel, Anatolian Univ. (Turkey); O. N. Gerek, Bilkent Univ. (Turkey) [4048-68]

LUNCH Tuesday 12:20 to 2:00 pm

Session 3 Tuesday 2:00-5:25 pm

Session Title: Data Processing

Session Chairs: Ed Carapezza and James W. Myers

Conference Overview, O. E. Drummond, Consulting Engineer [4048-00]

Track testing for single targets in clutter, P. K. Willett, Y. Bar-Shalom, Univ. of Connecticut [4048-16]

Track grouping to enhance moving target exploitation, S. Sassman, Northrop Grumman Corp. [4048-17]

Multiple-hypothesis multiple-model line tracking, D. W. Pace, M. W. Owen, ORINCON Corp. [4048-18]

Maneuver tracking algorithms for AEW electronically scanned radar target tracking applications, R. Schutz, B. Engelberg, W. Soper, T. Sondi, R. Mottl, Northrop Grumman Corp. [4048-19]

Adaptive threshold control in an autonomous sensor field, D. M. Klamer, M. W. Owen, ORINCON Corp. [4048-20]

Track partitioning technique for electronically scanned radars, G. E. Brown, W. D. Blair, Georgia Tech Research Institute [4048-54]

Poster Session

Tuesday, 25 April

The following papers will be displayed all day Tuesday in the Crystal Ballroom. Authors will be present for discussion during the Poster Session between 6:00 and 7:30 pm. Poster papers will be included in the conference proceedings and may also be presented orally if circumstances permit.

POSTER AND ORAL STANDBY PRESENTATIONS

* SAR real-time processor, J. Huang, J. Wu, S. Huang, Univ. of Electronic Science and Technology of China [4048-07]

* Ultrasonic velocity measurements of Cu(I) and some tetraalkyl ammonium salts in binary organic mixtures to study various structural effects, P. Singh, Government College for Girls (India) [4048-52]

* Integrated mixture reduction data association filter, B. Ristic, Defence Science and Technology Organisation (Australia) [4048-53]

* Solving the multiple dimension assignment problem using dual variables as Lagrange multipliers, K. J. Wallenstein, Northrop Grumman Corp. [4048-55]

* Multispectral track features for the general case of an unknown target spectral signature, P. F. Singer, Raytheon Co. [4048-58]

* Using TOTS for multisensor end-to-end ballistic missile tracking, P. F. Easthope, Advanced System Architectures Ltd. (UK) [4048-59]

* Kalman filter versus IMM estimator: when do we need the latter? T. Kirubarajan, Y. Bar-Shalom, Univ. of Connecticut [4048-60]

* Integration of features and attributes into multiple target tracking, O. E. Drummond, Consulting Engineer [4048-70]

Poster Presentations

* Negative correlation and optimal tracking with Doppler measurements, Y. Bar-Shalom, Univ. of Connecticut [4048-61]

* Reflected natural light polarization and spectroenergetic characteristics estimation in ultraviolet region, Y. P. Shumilov, P. A. Bakut, O. Ershova, Institute of Problem of Informational Resources (Russia) [4048-63]

* Detection and tracking of dim point targets in staring infrared image sequences from an airborne platform, C. Wu, Y. Zhang, J. Wang, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics (China) [4048-64]

* Multiple target tracking using QDS gating, L. Hu, Y. Chen, S. Zou, Zhejiang Univ. (China) [4048-65]

* Sensor management for tracking maneuvering targets in the presence of false alarms, D. E. Penny, M. Williams, Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Malvern (UK) [4048-66]


Demonstrations and Open Discussion

Signal and Data Processing

Tuesday Evening 8:00 to 10:00 pm

Link to Agenda


      Wednesday       25 April 2000

Session 4 Wednesday 8:30-12:20 pm

Session Title: Tracking Filters

Session Chair: Albert J. Perrella, Jr.

Survey of maneuvering target tracking, X. R. Li, V. P. Jilkov, Univ. of New Orleans [4048-22]

Tracking evasive move-stop-move targets with an MTI radar using a VS-IMM estimator, T. Kirubarajan, Y. Bar-Shalom, Univ. of Connecticut [4048-23]

Variable structure interacting multiple model filter (VS-IMM) for tracking targets with transportation network constraints, B. J. Noe, N. Collins, Northrop Grumman Corp. [4048-24]

Extended Kalman filter for small resolved targets in a turbulent atmosphere, S. H. Roszkowski, Raytheon Systems Co. [4048-25]

Nonlinear filtering for ground target applications, K. D. Kastella, ERIM International Inc. [4048-26]

Novel branching particle method for tracking, D. Ballantyne, H. Chan, M. Kouritzin, MITACS-Pints and Univ. of Alberta (Canada) [4048-27]

Comparison of the particle filter with range-parameterized and modified polar coordinate EKFs for angle-only tracking, S. Arulampalam, B. Ristic, Defence Science and Technology Organization (Australia) [4048-28]

IMM algorithm based on a hybrid bootstrap filter, Y. Boers, H. Driessen, Hollandse Signaalapparaten BV (Netherlands) [4048-29]

 LUNCH Wednesday 12:20-2:00 pm

Session 5 Wednesday 2:00-5:25 pm

Session Title: Tracking: Association and Filtering

Session Chair: Cornelius T. Leondes

Co-Chair: Oliver E. Drummond

Search for tractable Bayesian multitarget filters, R. P. Mahler, Lockheed Martin Tactical Defense Systems [4048-30]

Accuracy of projections in precision tracking of surface targets, P. J. Shea, T. Zadra, D. Klamer, E. Frangione, R. Brouillard, ORINCON Corp. [4048-31]

Two-dimensional assignment algorithms for tracking combat maneuvering aircraft with an electronically scanned radar, W. D. Blair, G. E. Brown, Georgia Tech Research Institute [4048-32]

Moving target tracking using multiple sensors, R. Bottone, M. D. Lodaya, Northrop Grumman Corp. [4048-33]

Adaptive early-detection ML/PDA estimator for LO targets with EO sensors, M. R. Chummun, Motorola; T. Kirubarajan, Y. Bar-Shalom, Univ. of Connecticut [4048-34]

A Standby Paper Will Be Presented At This Time. Which one is TBD.

Initiating 3D air target tracks from 2D naval radar sensor reports, P. Valin, Lockheed Martin Canada; H. Aurag, M. Kjiri, Univ. de Montréal (Canada) [4048-36]

      Thursday       27April 2000

Session 6 Thursday 8:30-12:20 pm

Session Title: Tracking And Sensor Fusion

Session Chair: James W. Myers

Performance comparison of 2D assignment algorithms for assigning truth to measured tracks, M. Levedahl, Raytheon [4048-67]

Prototype system for multisensor tracking with sensor bias correction, P. F. Easthope, Advanced System Architectures Ltd. (UK) [4048-38]

Bias estimation for multisensor tracking, E. Sviestins, CelsiusTech Systems AB (Sweden) [4048-39]

Comparison of methodologies for mitigating coordinate transformation bias in target tracking, M. D. Miller, RAND Corp.; O. E. Drummond, Consulting Engineer [4048-40]

IMM estimator-based tracking and resource allocation for highly maneuvering closely spaced targets with multiple sensors, A. Sinha, T. Kirubarajan, Y. Bar-Shalom, Univ. of Connecticut [4048-57]

Comparison of centralized and decentralized tracking algorithms using simulated air-traffic data, H. Chen, T. Kirubarajan, Y. Bar-Shalom, Univ. of Connecticut [4048-42]

Decentralized track fusion in dynamic networks, D. Nicholson, R. H. Deaves, British Aerospace (UK) [4048-43]

Track-to-track association in decentralized tracking systems with feedback, A. Malmberg, M. Karlsson, T. Jensen, Saab AB (Sweden) [4048-44]

LUNCH Thursday 12:20-2:00pm

Session 7 Thursday 2:00-5:25pm

Session Title: Tracking with Single/Multiple Sensors

Session Chair: Oliver E. Drummond

Multiple-target tracking in dense noisy environments: a probabilistic mapping perspective, K. M. Tao, R. Abileah, J. D. Lowrance, SRI International [4048-45]

Implementation and analysis of the decomposition-fusion ECCM technique, B. J. Slocumb, P. D. West, Georgia Tech Research Institute; X. R. Li, Univ. of New Orleans [4048-46]

New merging formula for multiple model trackers, D. D. Sworder, Univ. of California/San Diego; J. E. Boyd, Cubic Defense Systems, Inc. [4048-47]

Time-recursive number-of-tracks estimation for MHT, K. M. Buckley, J. Bradley, R. Perry, Villanova Univ. [4048-48]

Performance metrics for multiple-sensor multiple-target tracking, R. L. Rothrock, SPARTA, Inc.; O. E. Drummond, Consulting Engineer [4048-49]

Group tracking with limited sensor resolution and finite field of view, D. J. Salmond, Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Farnborough (UK); N. T. Gordon, Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Malvern (UK) [4048-62]

Update with out-of-sequence measurements in tracking: exact solution, Y. Bar-Shalom, Univ. of Connecticut [4048-51]

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