title: A radar-enabled collaborative sensor network integrating COTS technology for surveillance and tracking.
abstract: The feasibility of using Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) sensor nodes is studied in a distributed network, aiming at dynamic surveillance and tracking of ground targets. Data acquisition by low-cost (<$50 US) miniature low-power radar through a wireless mote is described. We demonstrate the detection, ranging and velocity estimation, classification and tracking capabilities of the mini-radar, and compare results to simulations and manual measurements. Furthermore, we supplement the radar output with other sensor modalities, such as acoustic and vibration sensors. This method provides innovative solutions for detecting, identifying, and tracking vehicles and dismounts over a wide area in noisy conditions. This study presents a step towards distributed intelligent decision support and demonstrates effectiveness of small cheap sensors, which can complement advanced technologies in certain real-life scenarios.
authors.affiliation: Center for Large-Scale Integrated Optimization & Networks (CLION), FedEx Institute of Technology, University of Memphis, 365 Innovation Drive, Memphis, TN 38152, USA. rkozma@memphis.edu
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kozma
authors.forename: Lan
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Khan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Iftekharuddin
authors.forename: Ernest
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McCracken
authors.forename: Muhammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Khandakar
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Islam
authors.forename: Sushil R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Bhurtel
authors.forename: R Murat
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Demirer
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D008904:Miniaturization; D011825:Radar / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012637:Security Measures; D013686:Telemetry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014159:Transducers