Innovated Special Operations Technologies

This proposal addresses the primary signal processing issues associated with the performance improvement and data interpretation of sensors used for through-the-wall surveillance (TWS) applications. A number of technologies are currently under development for TWS, and use of the appropriate signal processing techniques will be key to the success of such sensors in practical applications. It is proposed to analyze the problems associated with the collection of data by different TWS sensors, to determine the distortions caused by the different problems, and to identify the type of signal/image processing tools to be applied for solving the different distortions. Amongst the sensors to be analyzed are 3D Radar, Millimeter-wave, RF, and Acoustic for both civilian and military applications of law enforcement and corrections. It is also proposed to determine the advantages and weaknesses of each type of sensor in order to be able to decide how and which sensors should be used conjointly in a fusion process to enhance the data interpretation capabilities. Finally, it is proposed to search ways of implementing or green-yellow-red automation process for easy identification of danger in a TWS scene.