| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2010.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N102-152 |
| Topic Title: |
Near Field Passive Tracking - MP 71-10 |
| Proposal No.: |
N102-152-1253 |
| Firm: |
Metron, Inc.
1818 Library Street
Suite 600
Reston, Virginia 20190-6242 |
| Contact: |
Bob Zarnich |
| Phone: |
(703) 326-2884 |
| Web Site: |
www.metsci.com |
| Abstract: |
Our approach to near field and full field passive sonobuoy detection and tracking employs a two prong approach. The first approach uses Metron's Likelihood Ratio Detection and Tracking (LRDT) couple with our state of the art Data Fusion engine, Nodestar Plus to provide a Bayes Optimal solution to this problem. As a create competing alternative we will provide a new tracking approach referred to as Intensity Filtering where "tracks" are not produced directly but rather an estimate of the target density is provided. A metrics program along with a basic testing approach is also formulated. |
| Benefits: |
This effort will lead to significant enhancements to Navy USW low complexity sensor fields. Our two considered approaches provide optimal solutions to the problem where each solution focuses on a slightly different answer. In one case we are providing effective detection and tracking along with accurate discrete track generation. In the other solution we are providing optimal estimates of target density estimates conditioned on sensor observations. Each of these solutions are also being considered for application to a Department of Homeland Security Border protection program. We are actively collaborating with a Major US Defense Contractor to pursue this approach for the DHS. |