Knowledge-based fusion of Formets: discussion of an example

An information fusion demonstrator for tactical intelligence processing in network-based defense

“…The models developed for force aggregation and terrain tracking in IFD03 are based on well-founded mathematical theories and use efficient algorithms. Based on experience from our demonstrator as well as on theoretical considerations we claim that these methods represent a substantial advance in comparison to previously reported techniques for situation assessment problems [45,18,48]. In fact, we believe them to be mature enough to be considered for inclusion in a tactical command and control system.…”

“…Other researchers, including Lorenz and Biermann [18] and Lambert [19], make similar remarks based on firsthand experience with prototype or demonstrator systems while emphasizing the fact that after the end of the cold war, in most western countries the focus of interest has shifted from large-scale ''symmetric'' military battles to asymmetric peace-keeping and peace-enforcement coalition operations. Lorenz and Biermann [18] claim that in today's conflicts, ''the major problem [in meeting this] new challenge is the lack of ad-hoc availability of necessary background knowledge for automated analysis tasks.…”

“…Lorenz and Biermann [18] claim that in today's conflicts, ''the major problem [in meeting this] new challenge is the lack of ad-hoc availability of necessary background knowledge for automated analysis tasks. [.…”