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Introduction
De Nition of Data and Sensor Fusion
Data Fusion Model Existing Data Fusion Models
Man's Vision: A Biological Example for Data Fusion
Outlook and Conclusion
References

An introduction to data fusion

Profile image of Wilfried ElmenreichWilfried Elmenreich

2000

Abstract

Abstract In general, a fusion system is composed of sources of data, of means of acquisition of this data, of communications for the exchange of data, of intelligence to process data, update a dynamic model of the world and make decisions about further actions. In this paper, a definition of data fusion and sensor data fusion is worked out based on former publications.

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Figure 1: The Boyd (or OODA) Loop
Figure 1: The Boyd (or OODA) Loop
Figure 2: A Fusion Model based on Data/Feature/Decision Level
Figure 2: A Fusion Model based on Data/Feature/Decision Level
Figure 3: Feedback Paths in the Fusion Model
Figure 3: Feedback Paths in the Fusion Model

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