Multitarget detection and tracking with continuous capture microwave imaging

Nisar R. Ahmed; Fabio da Silva

doi:10.1117/12.3031542

15 November 2024 Multitarget detection and tracking with continuous capture microwave imaging

Nisar R. Ahmed, Fabio da Silva

Proceedings Volume 13204, Emerging Imaging and Sensing Technologies for Security and Defence IX; 132040A (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3031542
Event: Security + Defence, 2024, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Abstract

Continuous capture microwave image detection and ranging (m-Widar) is an emerging sensing concept which combines sparse image reconstruction with an inverse light transport model. This enables a ‘single pixel microwave camera’ to densely image a surrounding environment in milliseconds via reflected microwaves, while requiring minimal hardware and set up. As such, m-Widar has many potential novel applications, including sensing through walls, vehicle detection, and standoff vital-sign monitoring. This work describes m-Widar sensing fundamentals and the challenges involved for practical multi-object detection and tracking. We present a Bayesian Hidden Markov Model (HMM) tracking approach to address these issues, along with proof-of-concept simulation assessments and directions for ongoing work.

Conference Presentation

(2024) Published by SPIE. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.

Citation Download Citation

Nisar R. Ahmed and Fabio da Silva "Multitarget detection and tracking with continuous capture microwave imaging", Proc. SPIE 13204, Emerging Imaging and Sensing Technologies for Security and Defence IX, 132040A (15 November 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3031542

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available