An Unknown Hidden Target Localization Method Based on Data Decoupling in Complex Scattering Media

Abstract

Due to the effect of the complex scattering medium, the photons carrying target information will be attenuated when passing through scattering media, and target localization is difficult. The resolution of the target-position information from scattered images is crucial for achieving accurate target localization in environments such as dense fog in military applications. In this paper, a target localization network incorporating an attention mechanism was designed based on the robust feature resolution ability of neural networks and the characteristics of scattering formation. A training dataset with basic elements was constructed to achieve data decoupling, and then realize the position estimation of targets in different domains in complex scattering environments. Experimental validation showed that the target was accurately localized in speckle images with different domain data by the above method. The results will provide ideas for future research on the localization of typical targets in natural scattering environments.

Keywords

• target localization network
• neural network
• military application
• scattering