Estimation of Target Behavior Tendencies using Dezert-Smarandache Theory

Abstract

This paper presents an approach for tar- get behavior tendency estimation (Receding, Approach- ing). It is developed on the principles of Dezert- Smarandache theory (DSmT) of plausible and para- doxical reasoning applied to conventional sonar ampli- tude measurements, which serve as an evidence for COT- responding decision-making procedures. In some real world situations it is dificult to finalize these proce- dures, because of discrepancies in measurements inter- pretation. In these cases the decision-making process leads to conflicts, which cannot be resolved using the well-know methods. The aim of the perjomed study is to present and to approve the ability of DSmT to fi- nalize successfully the decision-making process and to assure awareness about the tendencies of target behav- ior in case of discrepancies in measurements interpre- tation. An example is provided to illustrate the bene- fit of the proposed approach application in comparison of fuzzy logic approach, and its ability to improve the overall tracking perfonnance.