4D Geographical Information System (GIS)-based tracking, prediction and visualization of ground moving targets

Norman Coleman*, Ken Lam, George Papanapopoulos, Ketula Patel, Ricky May, Eugene Levin, Ching Fang Lin, Xinhua Cao

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Abstract

Current targeting systems such as AFATDS (Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System) do not have the ability to predict future locations of moving targets being tracked within the Common Operating Picture (COP). Although these systems can perform some limited terrain and mobility analysis calculations that are static in nature, they do not address the key issue of how to apply terrain and mobility factors to attack a moving target. The objective of this paper is to introduce a targeting system that investigates and demonstrates the feasibility of 4D Geographical Information System (GIS)-based tracking, prediction and visualization of ground moving targets. The system uses 3D GIS to provide a virtual 4D scenario of ground moving targets' tracking, prediction and possible bitting point within the COP. The system utilizes new advanced technology, 3D GIS and virtual reality for tracking, prediction and 4D animation simulation of moving targets. The system consists of two parts: (1) terrain-/ mobility-based tracking and prediction of ground moving targets and (2) the visualization and 4D motion simulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2006
Pages4018-4024
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventAIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2006 - Keystone, CO, United States
Duration: 21 Aug 200624 Aug 2006

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2006
Volume6

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKeystone, CO
Period21/08/0624/08/06

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