Plot-to-track correlation in A-SMGCS using the target images from a Surface Movement Radar

The main topic of this paper is the formulation and performance evaluation of a novel plot-to-track correlation logic for the A-SMGCS (Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System). The conventional plot-track logic exploits the kinematics information only. This logic might fail when more targets move in close proximity. Currently, high resolution radars integrated in the A-SMGCS are able to provide the electromagnetic image of the detected targets. Thus, the idea is to exploit also this target feature to improve the plot-track logic. The performance of the new algorithm is evaluated by Monte Carlo simulation using a realistic scenario corresponding to an airport where two targets move in close proximity on the airport surface.