An application of automatic target recognition in marine navigation

Abstract

An approach to sea target recognition using an incoherent marine surveillance radar is examined in this paper. Reasons for reducing the target of recognition to its tonnage class, approximate size and resulting maneuvering abilities are described. An algorithm for automatic target recognition that effectively eliminates the negative impact of noise, sea clutter and distance from the target is described. Possibilities for application in sea navigation are proposed based on experimental findings.