Multi-Sensor Information Fusion and Information Visualization

Toyon Research, Java Professionals, and Lockheed Martin propose to develop a system that will accept information from multiple sensors (such as SAR imagery, EO/IR imagery, moving target indicator radars, target status, etc.) and sources (JSF sensors orinformation from ISR network that includes space, air, and ground platforms) and fuse this information for automatic object/target identification and signature aided tracking. The system will evaluate and present the information to the pilot in a form andmanner appropriate to the tactical situation. The successful completion of this research will provide the Navy with a system capable of fusing information from multiple sources to identify and track objects. This technology is applicable to any systemthat uses multiple sensors to track and identify objects. Examples include airplane, ground vehicle, or small vessel tracking by counter-terrorism, counter-drug operations, or special operations.