Research on Probabilistic Multi-Hypothesis Tracker (PMHT). Starting with his thesis research in 1996, Darin Dunham has conducted extensive research on the PMHT algorithm. His thesis research dealt with tracking targets underwater, but has extended this to include air targets. In particular, Mr. Dunham’s research to date has focused on improving tracking performance as well as processing speeds. Furthermore, he clearly understands the vast array of research conducted on the PMHT by others in the field.
Fusion Processing with the PMHT. Working in the ballistic missile defense arena, Vectraxx has implemented a first phase composite tracking network utilizing the PMHT algorithm. This research has focused on integrating the tracker into the BMD Benchmark. Innovative advances utilizing local sensor tracker information for track management was leveraged in this effort.
Related Papers:
D. T. Dunham, “Distributed multiple sensor tracking with the PMHT,” Proceedings of the 2006 SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, Orlando, FL, 18-20 April 2006.
D. T. Dunham, “Advances in the PMHT as a Network-level Composite Tracker,” 2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference Proceedings, Big Sky, MT, 4-11 March 2006.
D. T. Dunham, “Solving the distributed multiple platform tracking platform with the PMHT algorithm,” Proceedings of the 2005 SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, San Diego, CA, 2-4 August 2005.
D. T. Dunham, R. J. Dempster, and S. S. Blackman, “A Survey of Advances in the Probabilistic Multi-Hypothesis Tracker (PMHT) with Run Time Comparisons to the Multiple Hypothesis Tracker (MHT),” Proceeding of Workshop on Multiple Sensor Target Tracking, A Tribute to Oliver E. Drummond, Key West, FL, 24 June 2004.
D. T. Dunham, R. J. Dempster, and S. S. Blackman, “Tracking Algorithm Speed Comparisons Between MHT and PMHT,” Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Information Fusion, Annapolis, MD, 8-11 July 2002.
D. T. Dunham and R. G. Hutchins, “Hybrid Tracking Algorithm Using MHT and PMHT,” Proceedings from the 2002 SPIE Conference on Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, Orlando, FL, 2-4 April 2002.
D. T. Dunham and R. G. Hutchins, “Tracking Multiple Targets in Cluttered Environments with a Probabilistic Multi-Hypothesis Tracker,” Proceedings from the 1997 SPIE Conference on Acquisition, Tracking, and Pointing XI, Orlando, FL, 23-24 April 1997.
