Mission Driven Sensor Management
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چکیده
Sensor Management is becoming increasingly complex due to the shift in naval missions, the introduction of new sensor systems like the Multifunction Radar and sensor data fusion objectives. This paper identifies the relevant, mission related information necessary for Sensor Management, by analyzing the Command and Control (C2) processes. A model is used that distinguishes four main processes that handle information within C2: provide Situational Awareness, perform Threat Assessment, perform Decision Making and execute Direction and Control. The Sensor Management process can be described in terms of those four processes. Analysis shows that the Threat Assessment process is very much operator knowledge intensive. Evidence is brought forward that the knowledge intensive components of the Threat Assessment process are risk estimation processes. A novel method is introduced that enables the automation of these Risk Estimation processes and thus a further automation of the Sensor Management process. This risk estimation is based on vulnerability and survivability, two concepts that are key in military tactics. This novel approach provides a wide comprehension for including other mission related concepts, like the Rules of Engagement and Emission Control Plans in the mission driven management of sensors.
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