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Multi-sensor data fusion in defence and aerospace

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

C. J. Harris,
A. Bailey and
T.J. Dodd
C. J. Harris
Affiliation:
Image, Speech and Intelligent Systems Research Group , University of Southampton Southampton, UK
A. Bailey
Affiliation:
Image, Speech and Intelligent Systems Research Group , University of Southampton Southampton, UK
T.J. Dodd
Affiliation:
Image, Speech and Intelligent Systems Research Group , University of Southampton Southampton, UK
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Abstract

The UK OST Technology Foresight for defence and aerospace identified multi-sensor data fusion as a future critical enabling technology for the UK, requiring a coordinated research agenda. This review paper provides an overview of past research and applications of data fusion. The process of data fusion and sensor integration is formally introduced together with a variety of implementation architectures, that recognise data fusion as a critical element in overall systems integration. The various benefits and attributes of data fusion are discussed together with a brief review of potentially fruitful areas of future research.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 102 , Issue 1015 , May 1998, pp. 229 - 244
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1998 

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