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Fusion of Airborne Surveillance and Intelligence Information

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: FA8750-07-C-0115
Agency Tracking Number: F071-066-0863
Amount: $100,000.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: AF071-066
Solicitation Number: 2007.1
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2007
Award Year: 2007
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2007-04-23
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2008-01-23
Small Business Information
40 Lloyd Avenue, Suite 200
Malvern, PA 19355
United States
DUNS: 075485425
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 C. Butler
 Vice President/Sr. Associate
 (757) 727-7700
 Allen.Butler@va.wagner.com
Business Contact
 W. Monach
Title: Vice President
Phone: (757) 727-7700
Email: reynolds@va.wagner.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

In this project, Wagner Associates will develop a prototype Multi-hypothesis Active and Passive Data Fusion System (MAPDFS). MAPDFS will accurately fuse active data, such as Air Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) reports; with passive data, such as Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) reports. MAPDFS will rely on a sophisticated multiple hypothesis algorithm to allow the ambiguity inherent in contact association, especially when processing passive only detections, to resolve over time. MAPDFS will also use a Gaussian sum tracker to provide an accurate estimate of target location, even when active data is not available. In addition, MAPDFS will use a detailed model of ELINT reports when calculating association scores, thereby increasing the likelihood of obtaining and maintaining the correct associations. In this project we will also design scenarios and produce simulated data that will allow us to demonstrate the benefits of the accurate fused picture produced by MAPDFS.

* Information listed above is at the time of submission. *

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