Bayesian Target Identification and Classification: Application of AIS, GMTI and BFT in Command and Control Systems

The Identification and classification of targets is one of the key capabilities of Ground based C4ISR systems, military Command and Control Systems and Combat Management Systems. It is a precondition for situational awareness and supports operational users in decision making. A correct identification is an important prerequisite to prevent fratricide and civilian collateral damages and to complete the Situational Awareness. Modern Combat Management and Surveillance systems deal with thousands of tracked objects and such an operator is unable to handle the huge amount of targets and data in an operationally acceptable timeline. Therefore an automated identification and classification process is integrated in such military systems. Typical sensors used for this task are radars, IFF and ESM sensors complemented by sources like Tactical Data Links, civil and military Airspace Control Means and flight plans.