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Joint probabilistic data association tracker for extended target tracking applied to X-band marine radar data
(CMRE, 2019/06)X-band marine radar systems are flexible and low-cost tools for monitoring multiple targets in a surveillance area. Although they may suffer from several sources of interference, e.g., sea clutter, they can provide ... -
The euRathlon 2015 Grand Challenge: the first outdoor multi-domain search and rescue robotics competition - a marine perspective
(CMRE, 2019/06)The euRathlon project was an FP7-funded Coordination and Support Action (2013-2015). Its main aim was to organize outdoor robotics competitions in realistic search and rescue response scenarios for cooperative land, sea, ... -
Secure underwater acoustic networks: current and future research directions
(CMRE, 2019/06)Underwater Acoustic Networks (UANs) are widely used in various applications such as climate change monitoring, pollution control and tracking, tactical surveillance and offshore exploration. However, limited consideration ... -
Assessment of sea wave spectra using a surfaced glider
(CMRE, 2019/06)The determination of non-directional and directional sea wave spectra is attempted by analysing the dynamical response of a surfaced Slocum glider. The method makes use of the glider heave motion to infer non-directional ... -
Autonomous networked anti-submarine warfare research and development at CMRE
(CMRE, 2019/06)CMRE has been evaluating the potential of autonomous networked ASW using underwater vehicles through a program of sonar signal processing, underwater communications, navigation and robotic behavior developments and at-sea ... -
Analysis of JANUS and underwater telephone capabilities and co-existence
(CMRE, 2019/06)This document aims at offering a concise look into the co-existence of Underwater Telephone and JANUS digital communication methods. This topic is of particular interest as both methods (one a well-established STANAG and ... -
Active contours for synthetic aperture sonar snippet registration
(CMRE, 2019/06)In mine-hunting operations, there is currently a strong focus on using autonomous systems in order to remove personnel and ships from the minefield. These systems must perform their missions effectively, and the collected ... -
A scalable algorithm for tracking an unknown number of targets using multiple sensors
(CMRE, 2019/06)We propose an algorithm for tracking an unknown number of targets based on measurements provided by multiple sensors. Our algorithm achieves low computational complexity and excellent scalability by running belief propagation ... -
Long-term vessel kinematics prediction exploiting mean-reverting processes
(CMRE, 2019/06)Long-term target state estimation of non-manoeuvring targets, such as vessels under way in open sea, is crucial for maritime security. The dynamics of non-manoeuvring targets is traditionally modelled with a white noise ... -
Data-driven detection and context-based classification of maritime anomalies
(CMRE, 2019/06)Discovering anomalies at sea is one of the critical tasks of Maritime Situational Awareness (MSA) activities and an important enabler for maritime security operations. This paper proposes a data-driven approach to anomaly ... -
Realistic ship model for extended target tracking algorithms
(CMRE, 2019/06)Recent developments in high resolution sensors have encouraged the use of Extended Target Tracking (ETT) algorithms specifically designed to deal with targets that generate more than one detection per frame. At the same ... -
Converted measurements Bayesian extended target tracking applied to X-band marine radar data
(CMRE, 2019/06)X-band marine radar systems are flexible and low-cost tools for monitoring multiple targets in a surveillance area. They can provide high resolution measurements both in space and time. Such features offer the opportunity ... -
METOC-driven Vessel Interdiction System (MVIS): supporting decision making in Command and Control (C2) systems
(CMRE, 2019/06)This paper presents a decision support system (DSS) to help Command and Control (C2) operators. Hereby, the METOC-driven vessel interdiction system (MVIS) is presented. It is aimed to help the decision-making process in ... -
A communications and relative navigation architecture for underwater vehicle coordination
(CMRE, 2019/06)This paper presents an implementation of a communications stack for underwater communications and relative localisation. The application scenario, under the auspices of the EC MORPH project, is described. The high-level ... -
Passive acoustic surveillance of surface vessels using tridimensional array on an underwater glider
(CMRE, 2019/06)The NATO-STO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) has proposed to approach the problem of monitoring marine traffic in defined sea areas by using passive acoustics on a mobile underwater platform, in ... -
Knowledge-based ship tracking applied to HF surface wave radar data
(CMRE, 2019/06)In recent years, low-power high-frequency surface-wave radars have received significant attention thanks to their over-the-horizon coverage capability and the continuous-time operation mode. These radars have become effective ... -
Multiple sensor measurement updates for the extended target tracking random matrix model
(CMRE, 2019/06)In this paper, multiple sensor measurement update is studied for a random matrix model. Four different updates are presented and evaluated: three updates based on parametric approximations of the extended target state ... -
A document-based data model for large scale computational maritime situational awareness
(CMRE, 2019/06)Computational Maritime Situational Awareness (MSA) supports the maritime industry, governments, and international organizations with machine learning and big data techniques for analyzing vessel traffic data available ... -
In-situ acoustic received level measurements with glider based reactive behaviour
(CMRE, 2019/06)Buoyancy-driven underwater gliders are typically employed to sample the water column environment in the ocean [1]. As one of the efforts of extending the capabilities of traditional underwater gliders, CMRE has been working ... -
Cooperative robotic networks for underwater surveillance: an overview
(CMRE, 2019/06)Underwater surveillance has traditionally been carried out by means of surface and undersea manned vessels equipped with advanced sensor systems. This approach is often costly and manpower intensive. Marine robotics is an ...