Realistic Simulation and Accurate Detection of Targets Obscured in Terrain Clutter

The research described in this proposal is intended to provide a basis for the development of advanced software technologies for accurate simulation and robust detection of targets obscured by natural clutter. The specific purpose of the proposed work is to: (1) develop a simulation package capable of reproducing the sensor signatures of targets obscured by environmental factors; and (2) formulate efficient algorithms to reliably detect man-made targets in clutter. Using the methodologies that are the product of this effort, it should be possible to implement a real-time processing system capable of detecting targets in a wide range of natural environments.