Automated Classification, Identification, and Information System: An Integrated Systems Approach to Automated Target Recognition in a Multiple Sensor Multiple Platform Environment

摘要

The Automatic Classification, Identification, and Information, (ACII) System is a project designed for Automated Target Recognition in a multiple sensor, multiple platform environment, implemented as a collection of integrated rule based system modules that learn according to the platform type needs. The design concept includes introduction, background, systems and concepts, overall system operation, initial design of a platform level system, description of major information flows, other applications of the system, and conclusions. The appendices contain the design of a platform level system using the CASE tool named Software through Pictures (STP)tm. The design consists of data flow diagrams, annotations, level drawings, and structure charts of the major systems. The ACII system is designed for a combined theatre area, local operating area, and unit target correlation system. The individual units perform the collection of target information using their sensors. The unit attempts identification before sending the information to the local area coordinator. The local area coordinator attempts identification using all the information in the area before sending it to the theater system. The theater system uses all the information in the theater for identification. The identification, if completed, is returned to all units within the local operating area. The ACII system can be adapted for numerous other non-military uses including air traffic control, industrial process monitoring, industrial robotics, weather forecasting, seismographic evaluation, and financial systems. The number of military uses are vast, including weapons systems, propulsion systems, damage assessment systems, safety systems, manpower evaluation systems, and numerous others.