Research Article

Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars

Volume: 6 Number: 2 August 30, 2024
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Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars

Abstract

This paper investigates the use of Deep Learning (DL) in multiple input multiple output (MIMO) radar target detection, focusing on azimuth and elevation estimation. Traditional methods face challenges like interference and reflections, especially in multi-target scenarios. Feature extraction conventionally relies on range correlation, Doppler filtering, and angle beamforming, followed by detection after constant false alarm rate (CFAR) processing. However, early data sparsification by bin selection often leads to information loss, particularly with large data cubes required for practical implementation. Deep Learning techniques offer an alternative, specifically in azimuth and elevation detection at earlier stages of radar data processing. We developed a convolutional neural network (CNN) model that achieved Mean Square Errors (MSE) of 0.149 for azimuth and 0.168 for elevation on single-target data from 5,000 samples. The model's performance in dual-target scenarios showed MSEs ranging from 0.838 to 1.845, tested on 8,000 samples from a dataset of 72,000. This paper details the model development process, its impact on radar target detection, and potential future research directions involving the substitution of multi-bin Deep Learning blocks with traditional methods.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Deep Learning, Machine Vision , Signal Processing

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 30, 2024

Submission Date

May 23, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 5, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Hallaç, İ. R., Akbaba, D., Gökce, G., Tanyer, S. G., & Driessen, P. F. (2024). Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars. ALKÜ Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 6(2), 165-173. https://doi.org/10.46740/alku.1486054
AMA
1.Hallaç İR, Akbaba D, Gökce G, Tanyer SG, Driessen PF. Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars. ALKÜ Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2024;6(2):165-173. doi:10.46740/alku.1486054
Chicago
Hallaç, İbrahim Rıza, Deniz Akbaba, Gökhan Gökce, S. Gokhun Tanyer, and Peter F. Driessen. 2024. “Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars”. ALKÜ Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 6 (2): 165-73. https://doi.org/10.46740/alku.1486054.
EndNote
Hallaç İR, Akbaba D, Gökce G, Tanyer SG, Driessen PF (August 1, 2024) Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars. ALKÜ Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 6 2 165–173.
IEEE
[1]İ. R. Hallaç, D. Akbaba, G. Gökce, S. G. Tanyer, and P. F. Driessen, “Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars”, ALKÜ Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 165–173, Aug. 2024, doi: 10.46740/alku.1486054.
ISNAD
Hallaç, İbrahim Rıza - Akbaba, Deniz - Gökce, Gökhan - Tanyer, S. Gokhun - Driessen, Peter F. “Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars”. ALKÜ Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 6/2 (August 1, 2024): 165-173. https://doi.org/10.46740/alku.1486054.
JAMA
1.Hallaç İR, Akbaba D, Gökce G, Tanyer SG, Driessen PF. Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars. ALKÜ Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2024;6:165–173.
MLA
Hallaç, İbrahim Rıza, et al. “Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars”. ALKÜ Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 2, Aug. 2024, pp. 165-73, doi:10.46740/alku.1486054.
Vancouver
1.İbrahim Rıza Hallaç, Deniz Akbaba, Gökhan Gökce, S. Gokhun Tanyer, Peter F. Driessen. Adapting Object Detection Models for Multi-Target Detection Utilizing Radars. ALKÜ Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2024 Aug. 1;6(2):165-73. doi:10.46740/alku.1486054