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Underwater Acoustic Target Tracking: A Review
Junhai Luo1,2, Ying Han3, Liying Fan4
1School of Electronic Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China. junhai_luo@uestc.edu.cn.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 6, 2018
Summary
This survey reviews underwater acoustic target tracking technologies, crucial for marine exploration. It classifies algorithms and analyzes their performance for diverse tracking scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Marine acoustics
- Ocean exploration technology
- Acoustic signal processing
Background:
- Underwater acoustic target tracking is vital for military and civil applications.
- Marine environments present significant challenges to tracking performance.
- Advances in acoustic technology enable enhanced ocean exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive survey of underwater acoustic target tracking technologies.
- To propose a novel taxonomy for classifying tracking algorithms.
- To analyze algorithms based on target dimensions, numbers, and maneuvering.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of over 100 research papers.
- Classification of algorithms into instrument-assisted, mode-based, and tracking optimization methods.
- Comparative analysis of algorithm performance across various tracking parameters.
Main Results:
- Detailed clarification of acoustic tracking instruments and progress.
- A novel taxonomy for underwater acoustic target tracking algorithms.
- Analysis of algorithm suitability for different target characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Underwater acoustic target tracking is a complex but advancing field.
- The proposed taxonomy offers a new perspective for algorithm classification and analysis.
- Understanding challenges and countermeasures is essential for future research.
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