Computer Aided Sensor Placement Optimization

The problem of optimal sensor placement increases with the mobility of the sensors. New threats e.g. caused by new missile technologies lead to sensor systems, where some of the sensors are highly mobile. Thus the optimization of sensor placement for a given surveillance area becomes a complex and t...

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Main Authors: Kainzinger,A, Rath,W
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Active & Passive Radar Detection & Equipment
Component Reports
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Computer Programming and Software
NATO furnished
OPTIMIZATION
RADAR
TACTICAL INTELLIGENCE
TERRAIN
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Summary:The problem of optimal sensor placement increases with the mobility of the sensors. New threats e.g. caused by new missile technologies lead to sensor systems, where some of the sensors are highly mobile. Thus the optimization of sensor placement for a given surveillance area becomes a complex and time critical task if constraints such as own operators areas; terrain ondulation; terrain accessability; sensor capabilities; own tactical objectives; and assumed tactical objectives of the WP forces have to be taken into account. This paper presents a layer model for the computer aided stepwise optimization of sensor placement respecting the restrictions mentioned above. The computer tool is based on digitized terrain data containing information about the height and culture (fields, trees, roads, water, houses, etc.). The layer model is based on interactive procedures and automatic decision guidance. The software can be installed on minicomputers with a color display and color printer thus making it a mobile transportable tool which can be used online in the field. (Author) This article is from 'Advanced Computer Aids in the Planning and Execution of Air Warfare and Ground Strike Operations: Conference Proceedings, Meeting of the Avionics Panels of AGARD (51st) Held in Kongsberg, Norway on 12-16 May 1986,' AD-A182 096, p28-1-28-7.