Journal article
The Tracking Index: A Generalized Parameter for α-β and α-β-γ Target Trackers
IEEE transactions on aerospace and electronic systems, v AES-20(2), pp 174-182
Mar 1984
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Abstract
A generalized, optimal filtering solution is presented for the target tracking problem. Applying optimal filtering theory to the target tracking problem, the tracking index, a generalized parameter proportional to the ratio of the position uncertainty due to the target maneuverability to that due to the sensor measurement, is found to have a fundamental role not only in the optimal steady-state solution of the stochastic regulation tracking problem, but also in the track initiation process. Depending on the order of the tracking model, the tracking index solution yields a closed form, consistent set of generalized tracking gains, relationships, and performances. Using the tracking index parameter, an initializing and tracking procedure in recursive form, realizes the accuracy of the Kalman filter with an algorithm as simple as the well-known α-β filter or α-β-γ filter depending on the tracking order.
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- Title
- The Tracking Index: A Generalized Parameter for α-β and α-β-γ Target Trackers
- Creators
- Paul R Kalata - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- IEEE transactions on aerospace and electronic systems, v AES-20(2), pp 174-182
- Publisher
- IEEE
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:A1984SP63800009
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0021388441
- Other Identifier
- 991019173672304721
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