The Process of Metadata Management for Radar Target Classification Algorithm Development

Abstract

This paper presents an approach to manage metadata (target class labels) for the recorded primary Doppler radar data. This information is necessary for further research and development of target classification algorithms. For this purpose, a labelling methodology and an application radar data analysis and target labelling was developed. The application includes radar records file processing, Doppler filtering, tag creation, data visualizationand tag database. For the better context of analysed data, an interface to Geographic Information Software (GIS) program is included as well. GIS program allows overlaying radar Plan Position Indicator (PPI) data with map data, airplane transponder tracks, drone flight path log and other support data. Finally, the application notes and observations are presented.