An Adaptive Estimation Method for Group Target Number Based on Information Theoretic Criterion

Libin Dou, Qi Jiang*, Rui Wang, Mengxin Shi, Jichuan Zhang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The number of individuals within a group is crucial information for the correct association, robust tracking, and situation awareness. Traditional methods using the range profile's peaks are not suitable when targets are densely distributed. The target number estimation algorithms based on monopulse systems have high computational complexity, while those based on array systems require additional sensor resources. To address these issues, this paper proposes a method based on multiple incoherent observations using one monopulse radar. By combining multiple incoherent observations from a single sensor with information theoretic criterion, this approach can estimate the number of targets even when the resolution of a single sensor is insufficient. The effectiveness of the algorithm is verified through simulations, and the algorithm's performance is analyzed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE International Conference on Signal, Information and Data Processing, ICSIDP 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798331515669
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2nd IEEE International Conference on Signal, Information and Data Processing, ICSIDP 2024 - Zhuhai, China
Duration: 22 Nov 202424 Nov 2024

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Signal, Information and Data Processing, ICSIDP 2024

Conference

Conference2nd IEEE International Conference on Signal, Information and Data Processing, ICSIDP 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CityZhuhai
Period22/11/2424/11/24

Keywords

  • group targets
  • information theoretic criterion
  • monopulse radar
  • number estimation

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