Airborne Target Feature Extraction And Tracking For Gate Size Maintenance And Terminal Aimpoint Determination

J. R. Pasek; K. M. Clarke

doi:10.1117/12.944868

4 December 1984 Airborne Target Feature Extraction And Tracking For Gate Size Maintenance And Terminal Aimpoint Determination

J. R. Pasek, K. M. Clarke

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Proceedings Volume 0504, Applications of Digital Image Processing VII; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.944868
Event: 28th Annual Technical Symposium, 1984, San Diego, United States

Abstract

An algorithm is described that is capable of determining and analyzing the placement of features within the target's image using the available edge information. This approach allows for the improved placement of the target gate about the target and the ability to select a terminal homing point for endgame or terminal tracking. The algorithm is simple but apparently effective against various targets situated against nominally cluttered backgrounds and is implementable as a real-time digital process with a relatively small amount of hardware. The approach is based on the use of thresholded edge information found within the target track gate.

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J. R. Pasek and K. M. Clarke "Airborne Target Feature Extraction And Tracking For Gate Size Maintenance And Terminal Aimpoint Determination", Proc. SPIE 0504, Applications of Digital Image Processing VII, (4 December 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.944868

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