Title
Research topics on EO systems for maritime platforms
Author
Dijk, J.
Bijl, P.
van den Broek, S.P.
van Eijk, A.M.J.
Contributor
Huckridge, D.A. (editor)
Ebert, R. (editor)
Publication year
2014
Abstract
Our world is constantly changing, and this has its effect on worldwide military operations. For example, there is a change from conventional warfare into a domain that contains asymmetric threats as well. The availability of high-quality imaging information from Electro-Optical (EO) sensors is of high importance, for instance for timely detection and identification of small threatening vessels in an environment with a large amount of neutral vessels. Furthermore, Rules of Engagement often require a visual identification before action is allowed. The challenge in these operations is to detect, classify and identify a target at a reasonable range, while avoiding too many false alarms or missed detections. Current sensor technology is not able to cope with the performance requirements under all circumstances. For example, environmental conditions can reduce the sensor range in such a way that the operational task becomes challenging or even impossible. Further, limitations in automatic detection algorithms occur, e.g. due to the effects of sun glints and spray which are not yet well-modelled in the detection filters. For these reasons, Tactical Decision Aids will become an important factor in future operations to select the best moment to act. In this paper, we describe current research within The Netherlands on this topic. The Defence Research and Development Programme “Multifunctional Electro-Optical Sensor Suite (MEOSS)” aims at the development of knowledge necessary for optimal employment of Electro-Optical systems on board of current and future ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy, in order to carry out present and future maritime operations in various environments and weather conditions.
Subject
Physics & Electronics Human Performances
II - Intelligent Imaging PCS - Perceptual and Cognitive Systems ED - Electronic Defence
TS - Technical Sciences ELSS - Earth, Life and Social Sciences
Defence Research
Defence
Defence, Safety and Security
EO sensor systems
Maritime environments
Signal processing
Detection
Tracking
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2070420
TNO identifier
520484
Publisher
SPIE, Bellingham, WA
Source
Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications XI, 22 September 2014, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Series
Proceedings of SPIE
Article number
92490M
Document type
conference paper