Data fusion for Canadian army applications

Abstract

We describe data fusion technology relevant to two applications of potential benefit to the Canadian army. The first application is a local situational awareness system (LSAS) while the second is a versatile surveillance platform. The LSAS improves an armored vehicle crew's ability to recognize and locate threats and hazards without leaving the relative safety of their vehicle. It is designed primarily to protect the soldiers involved. The surveillance application augments an operator's ability to detect and track objects of interest. This is desirable in modern environments where there are large numbers of closely spaced potential targets.