Erik P. Blasch SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

 

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   Journal Articles:

 

In Review:

T. Schuck, and E. P. Blasch, “Description of the Choquet Integral for Tactical Knowledge Representation,” submitted to Adv. In Artificial Intelligence, Aug. 2011.

Yi Wu, Jinqiao Wang, Jian Cheng, Hanqing Lu, Erik Blasch, Li Bai, and Haibin Ling, “Real-Time Probabilistic Covariance Tracking with Efficient Model Update,” Submitted to IEEE Trans. SMC-B, April 2011.

Chun Yang, Lance Kaplan, and Erik Blasch, “Performance Measures of Covariance and Information Matrices in Resource Management for Target Tracking” submitted to IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronics, March 2010.

C. Yang and E. Blasch, “Post-Update Compensation with Maneuver Indicator”, Submitted to IEEE Transactions on AES, June, 2008.

 

 

1.     Z. Liu, E. Blasch, Z. Xue, R. Langaniere, and W. Wu, “Objective Assessment of Multiresolution Image Fusion Algorithms for Context Enhancement in Night Vision: A Comparative Survey”, accepted for IEEE Trans. on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, Jan. 2011.

2.     B. Kahler and E. Blasch, “Decision-Level Fusion Performance Improvement from Enhanced HRR Radar Clutter Suppression,” accepted to Advances in Journal for Information Fusion, Dec. 2011.

3.     Y. R. Zheng, T. Shao, and E. Blasch, “A fast-converging space-time adaptive processing algorithm for non-Gaussian clutter suppression,” Digital Signal Processing, Nov. 2010.

4.     T. Wang, Z. Zhu, and E. Blasch, “Bio-Inspired Adaptive Hyperspectral Imaging for real-Time Target Tracking,” IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 647-654, 2010.

5.     C. Yang and E. Blasch, “Kalman Filtering with Nonlinear State Constraints”, IEEE Trans. Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 45, No. 1, 70-84, Jan. 2009.

6.     C. Yang and E. Blasch, “Fusion of Tracks with Road Constraints,” J. of. Advances in Information Fusion, Vol. 3, No. 1, 14-32, June 2008.

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7.     E. Blasch, I. Kadar, K. Hintz, J. Bierman, C. Chong, and S. Das, “Resource Management Coordination with Level 2/3 Fusion Issues and Challenges”, IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine , Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 32-46, Mar. 2008.

8.     L. Bai and E. Blasch, “Two-Way Handshaking Circular Sequential k-out-of-n Congestion System,” IEEE Trans. on Reliability, Vol. 57, No. 1, pp. 59-70, Mar. 2008.

9.     M. Wei, G. Chen, J Cruz, L. Haynes, M. Kruger, & E. Blasch “Game-Theoretic Modeling and Control of Military Operations with Partially Emotional Civilian Players”, Decision Support Systems, Vol. 44, No. 3, pp. 565-579, Feb, 2008.

10.   G. Chen, D. Shen, C. Kwan, J. Cruz, M. Kruger, and E. Blasch, “Game Theoretic Approach to Threat Prediction and Situation Awareness,” Journal of Advances in Information Fusion, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1-14, June 2007.

11.   M. Wei, G. Chen, .J B. Cruz, L. S., Haynes, K. Pham, and E. Blasch, “Multi-Pursuer Multi-Evader Pursuit-Evasion Games with Jamming Confrontation,” AIAA Journal of Aerospace Computing, Information, and Communication, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 693 – 706, 2007.

12.   G. Seetharaman, A. Lakhotia, E. Blasch, “Unmanned Vehicles Come of Age: The DARPA Grand Challenge,” IEEE Computer Society Magazine, Vol. 39, No. 12, pp. 26-29, Dec 2006. 

13.   E. Blasch, I. Kadar, J. Salerno, M. M. Kokar, S. Das, G. M. Powell, D. D. Corkill, and E. H. Ruspini, “Issues and Challenges in Situation Assessment (Level 2 Fusion)”, J. of Advances in Information Fusion, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 122 - 139, Dec. 2006.

        * Key paper download and reading material for Air War College, 2007. (see www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/awc-ntel.htm)

14.   E. P. Blasch “Assembling a distributed fused Information-based Human-Computer Cognitive Decision Making Tool”, IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 11-17, May 2000.

15.  K. M. Lee, Z. Zhi, R. Blenis, and E. P. Blasch, “Real-time vision-based tracking control of an unmanned vehicle,” Journal of Mechatronics - Intelligent Motion Control, Vol. 5, No. 8, pp. 973 –991, 1995.  (PDF w Pictures)

16.   E. Blasch, S. Kondor, M. Gordon, and R. Hsu, “Georgia Tech Aerial Robotics team competition entry,” J. Aerial Unmanned Vehicle Systems, pp. 20 – 25, May 1994,

17.   E. P. Blasch, “How to determine the peak efficiency of an electric/solar vehicle,” NESA J. for Alternative Energy, May 1991, pp. 14-16.

           Book of MIT Solar Car Club “Charging Ahead”

 

   Journals: Conference Reports

18.   E. Blasch, Z, Deng, P. Valin, G. Mellema, R. Abielmona, T. Kirubarajan, and T. Ponsford, “Summary of the First Canadian Track Fusion Group (CTFG) Workshop, 2011.

19.   M. Brohede, E. P. Blasch, J. van Laere, R. Johansson, H. Boström, S. F. Andler, “Skövde Workshop on Information Fusion Topics (SWIFT 2008):  Conference Report,” Submitted Int. Society Info Fusion, 2009.

20.   E. Blasch, and J. Alexander “Fusion07 Conference Report”,  Submitted IEEE, Sept. 2007.

21.   E. P. Blasch, “2001 National Symposium on Sensor and Data Fusion,” Vol. 31, No 4, Spectral Reflections, Infrared Information Analysis Center, October 2001.

22.   E. Blasch and Pierre Valin, “Fusion2001 Conference Report,” IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, 2001.  (Also appeared in Fusion 2002)

 

   PhD Manuscripts Submissions:

Electrical Engineering: Derivation of a Belief Filter for Simultaneous High Range Resolution Radar Tracking and Identification, Ph.D. Thesis, Wright State University, 1999. Supervisor Dr. Lang Hong.

Psychology: Human Acceleration Detectors: Perception of a Motion Direction after a Object Change, Submitted 2001 Wright State University. Dr. Scott Watamaniuk.

Mechanical Engineering: Sensor Fusion for Cooperative Control of Kinematically-Constrained Autonomous Mobile-Robot Arms, Ph.D. Thesis, Submitted 1997, University of Wisconsin.  Supervisor Dr. John Uicker and Dr. Nicola Ferrier.

Mechanical Engineering: Real-Time DSP-Based Vision Landmark Tracking Control of An Unmanned Vehicle. Submitted 1995, Ph.D. Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Steve Dickerson and Dr. Chen.

 

Students

Tom Connare, GRoup IMM-JBPDAF Tracking , Ph.D. Thesis, University of Dayton, December, 2001. Supervised from 1999 - 2001, Department of Electrical Engineering.

Peter Svenmarck, Human Engineering of Sensor Fusion Systems in Fighter Aricraft , Ph.D. Thesis, Linköping University, Sweden, December, 2001. Supervised from 1998 - 2001, Department of Human Factors.

 

   Magazine Articles:

23.   G. Chen, E. Blasch, H. Chen and K. Pham, “Multi-Agent Modeling and Analysis Framework for Space Situational Awareness,” SPIE Newsroom, Sep. 2009.

24.   D. Shen, G. Chen, L. Haynes, J. Cruz, M. Kruger and E. Blasch, “A Markov Game Approach for Cyber Security,” SPIE Newsroom, July. 2007.

25.   G. Chen, H. Chen, E. Blasch, M. Kruger, and J. Cruz, “Information Fusion and Visualization of cyber-attack graphs,” SPIE Newsroom, June 2007.

 

   Plenary Speaker Presentations:

26.   E. Blasch, First Canadian Track Fusion Conference - Performance Evaluation of Seismic and Acoustic Track and Identification Fusion, Ottawa, ON, Mar, 2011.

27.   E. Blasch, IEEE NAECON Plenary Speaker, 2010 - Simultaneous Tracking and Identification for Persistent Surveillance, IEEE NAECON, Dayton, OH, July, 2010.

28.   E. Blasch, IEEE AVSS Plenary Speaker, 2009  - Emerging Trends in Persistent Surveillance, IEEE Int’l Conf. on Advanced Video and Signal-Based Surveillance, Genoa, Italy, Sept , 2009.

29.   E. Blasch, SWIFT (Skövde Workshop on Information Fusion Topics) Plenary Speaker 2008 - Trends in fusion performance evaluation by the interactive user,  (Skövde Workshop on Information Fusion Topics) Workshop, Skövde, SWE, Nov, 2008.

 

Books: 

30.  Information Fusion: Theory and Representations, Artech House, In progress (2010) [With E. Bosse and D. Lambert]

 

   Book Chapters

31.  E. Blasch, Preface, Advances and Applications of DSmT for Information Fusion (Collected works) Vol. III, edited by F. Smarandache, J. Dezert, 2009.

32.   H. Chen, G. Chen, D. Shen, E. Blasch, and K. Pham, “Orbital evasive target tracking and Sensor Management,” Ch 12 in Dynamics of Information Systems: Theory and Applications, M Hirsch, P.P. Pardalos, and R. Murphy (Eds.), Springer 2009. 

33.   D. Shen, G. Chen, J. B. Cruz, Jr., E. Blasch, and K. Pham, "An Adaptive Markov Game Model for Cyber Threat Intent Inference", invited Ch. 21 in Theory and Novel Applications of Machine Learning, M. J. Er and Y. Zhou. (Eds.), IN-TECH, 2009.

34.   H. Chen, G. Chen, E. Blasch, and T. Schuck, "Robust Track Association and Fusion with Extended Feature Matching", invited Chapter in Optimization & Cooperative Control. Strategies, M.J. Hirsch et al. (Eds.):, LNCIS 381, pp. 319–354, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2009. 

35.   E. Blasch "User refinement in Information Fusion", Chapter 19 in Handbook of Multisensor Data Fusion 2nd Ed,  Eds. D. Hall, and J. Llinas, CRC Press, 2008.

36.   E. Blasch "Evaluation of Information Fusion Techniques – Part 2 - Metrics", Chapter 20 in Advances and Challenges in Multisensor Data and Information Processing - for Rapid and Robust Situation and Threat Assessment, Eds. E. Lefebvre, (Tech Eds. P Valin and E. Blasch), IOS Press, 2007. Book Chapter Google

37.   E. Blasch and S. Plano "Evaluation of Information Fusion Techniques – Part 1 - System Level Assessment", Chapter 1 in Advances and Challenges in Multisensor Data and Information Processing - for Rapid and Robust Situation and Threat Assessment, Eds. E. Lefebvre, (Tech Eds. P Valin and E. Blasch), IOS Press, 2007.

38.   E. Blasch, “Information Fusion for Decision Making”, In NATO ASI: Data Fusion for Situation Monitoring, Incident Detection, Alert and Response Management, 2004.

39.   E. Blasch, “Group Tracking, Using Fusion of Simultaneous Track and ID Information”, In NATO ASI: Data Fusion for Situation Monitoring, Incident Detection, Alert and Response Management, 2004.  Book Chapter Google

40.   reviewer for : Applications of Robocane, in Foundations of Orientation and Mobility 5th Ed., B. Blasch, B. Weiner, and R. Welsh (1997). Foundation for the Blind. NY, NY.

 

   Tech Reports:

41.  “Robotics in the Classroom, Introduction to Robotics: A collaborative unit for 5th/6th grade students in science, math, and language Arts,” WPAFB, Educational Outreach, A. Toye and B. Williams (Eds.) 2003

42.  E. Blasch, Derivation of A Belief Filter for High Range Resolution Radar Simultaneous Target Tracking and Identification, Ph.D. Dissertation, Wright State University, 1999. * First reference for 4 patents on the subject

43.  J. R. Layne and E. P. Blasch, “Integrated Synthetic Aperture Radar and Navigation Systems for Targeting Applications,” WL-TR-97-1185, September 1997. 14th Best Seller Technical Paper for AF from 1998-1999.

44.  E. Blasch, Characterization of a Polarographic Oxygen Transducer System, B.S. Thesis, Mass. Inst. of Technology, 1992.

 

   Tutorials

45.   E. P. Blasch, “Information Fusion Evaluation: from Techniques to Metrics,” Fusion10, 2010.

46.   E. P. Blasch, “Information Fusion Evaluation,” Fusion09, 2009.

47.   E. P. Blasch, “Fusion Evaluation Techniques,” IEEE NAECON 08, 2008.

48.   E. P. Blasch, “Survey of Sensor Management and Situation/ Threat Assessment,” Fusion 08, 2008.

49.   E. P. Blasch, “Information Fusion System Evaluation,” Fusion 07, 2007.

50.   E. P. Blasch, “Information Fusion Techniques,” TTC, 2006/2007

51.   E. P. Blasch, “Information Fusion and ATR Evaluation,” Fusion 05, 2005

52.   E. P. Blasch, “Target Tracking,” Commissioned by NASIC Nov 04, 2004

53.   E. P. Blasch, “Fusion Evaluation,” Fusion 04, 2004

54.   E. P. Blasch, “ATR Evaluation,” SPIE-GLPS 04, 2004

55.   E. P. Blasch, “Fundamentals of Information Fusion,” Fusion 02, 2002, 2003 (Also Given at AFIT)

 

   Conference Articles – Paper Peer Reviewed:

 

56.   Y. Wu, H. Ling, E. Blasch, G. Chen, and L. Bai, “Visual Tracking based on Log-Euclidean Riemannian  Sparse Representation,” Int. Symp. on Visual Computing - Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2011.

57.   E. Blasch and Z. Liu, “LANDSAT Satellite Image Fusion Metric Assessment,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2011.

58.   E. Blasch, P. B. Deignan, Jr, S. L. Dockstader, M. Pellechia, K. Palaniappan, and G. Seetharaman, “Contemporary Concerns in Geographical/Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Processing,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2011.

59.   E. Blasch, R. Breton, and P. Valin, “Using the C-OODA Model for CIMIC Analysis”, Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2011.

60.   E. Blasch, J. Dezert, and P. Valin, “DSMT Applied to Seismic and Acoustic Sensor Fusion”, Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2011.

61.   E. Blasch, J. J. Salerno, and G. Tadda, “Measuring the Worthiness of Situation Assessment,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2011.

62.   S. Mazur, E. Blasch, Y. Chen, and V. Skormin, “Mitigating Cloud Computing Security Risks using a Self-Monitoring Defensive Scheme,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2011.

63.   E. Blasch and P. Valin, “Track Purity and Current Assignment Ratio for Target Tracking and Identification Evaluation,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion11, 2011.

64.   E. Blasch, R. Breton, P. Valin, and E. Bosse, “User Information Fusion Decision Making Analysis with the C-OODA Model,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion11, 2011.

65.   E. Blasch, S. Russell, and G. Seetharaman, “Joint Data Management for MOVINT Data-to-Decision Making,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion11, 2011.

66.   C. Yang, L. Kaplan, E. Blasch, and M. Bakich, “Target Positioning and Tracking in Degenerate Geometry,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion11, 2011.

67.   C. Yang, L. Kaplan, E. Blasch, and M. Bakich, “Optimal Placement of Heterogeneous Sensors in Target Tracking,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion11, 2011.

68.   Y. Wu, E. Blasch, G. Chen, L. Bai, and H. Ling, “Multiple Source Data Fusion via Sparse Representation for Robust Visual Tracking,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion11, 2011.

69.   H. Ling, Y. Wu, E. Blasch, G. Chen, and L. Bai, “Evaluation of Visual Tracking in Extremely Low Frame Rate Wide Area Motion Imagery,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion11, 2011.

70.   X. Tian, Y. Bar-Shalom, G. Chen, K. Pham, and E. Blasch, “Track Splitting Technique for the Contact Lens Problem,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion11, 2011.

71.   X. Mei, H. Ling, Y. Wu, E. P. Blasch, and L. Bai, “Minimum Error Bounded Efficient L1 Tracker with Occlusion Detection,” IEEE Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, 2011.

72.   Z. Wang, G. Chen, E. P. Blasch, R. Lynch, and K. Pham, “Submarine Tracking Via Fusing Multiple Measurements based on Gaussian Sum Mixture Approximation,” IEEE/AIAA Aerospace Conf, Mar. 2011.

73.   E. P. Blasch, P. Valin, and E. Bossé, “Measures of Effectiveness for High-Level Fusion,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion10, 2010.

74.   O. Straka, M Flidr, J. Dunik, M, Simandl, and E. P. Blasch, “Nonlinear Estimation Framework in Target Tracking,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion10, 2010.

75.   E. P. Blasch, É. Dorion, P. Valin, E. Bossé, and J. Roy, “Ontology Alignment in Geographical Hard-Soft Information Fusion Systems,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion10, 2010.

76.   T. Schuck, and E. P. Blasch, “Description of the Choquet Integral for Tactical Knowledge Representation,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion10, 2010.

77.   X. Tian, Y. Bar-Shalom, G. Chen, E. Blasch, and K. Pham, “A Novel Filtering Approach for the General Contact Lens Problem with Range Rate Measurements,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion10, 2010.

78.   H. Ling, L. Bai, E. Blasch, and X. Mei, “Robust Infrared Vehicle Tracking Across Target Change using L1 regularization,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion10, 2010.

79.   E. Blasch, J. Llinas, D. Lambert, P. Valin, S. Das, C. Hong, M. Kokar, and E. Shahbazian, “High Level Information Fusion Developments, Issues, and Grand Challenges – Fusion10 Panel Discussion,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion10, 2010.

80.   E. P. Blasch, É. Dorion, P. Valin, and E. Bossé, “Ontology Alignment using Relative Entropy for Semantic Uncertainty Analysis,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2010.

81.   E. P. Blasch, P. Maupin, and A-L. Jousselme, “Sensor-Based Allocation for Path Planning and Area Coverage Using UGSs,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2010.

82.   E. P. Blasch, O. Straka, J. Duník, and M. Šimandl,  “Multitarget Performance Analysis Using the Non-Credibility Index in the Nonlinear Estimation Framework (NEF) Toolbox,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2010.

83.   C. Yang, E. P. Blasch, J. Patrick, and D. Qiu,  “Ground Target Track Bias Estimation Using Opportunistic Road Information,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2010.

84.   Z. Wang, E. P. Blasch, K. Pham, and G. Chen,  “A GMTI Method via Comparing Two Consecutive Phase Difference Maps of the Same Target Area for Small UAVs,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2010.

85.   C. Yang, E. Blasch, and P. Douville, “Design of Schmidt-Kalman Filter for Target Tracking with Navigation Errors,” IEEE /AIAA Aerospace Conference, March, 2010.

86.   D. Shen, Z. Tian, and E. Blasch, “Information-based Awareness Model and Active Sensing In Sensor Resource Management,” IEEE ACC, 2010.

87.   H. Chen, D. Shen, G. Chen, and E. Blasch, “Tracking Evasive Objects via A Search Allocation Game,” IEEE ACC, 2010.

88.   C. Yang, M. Miller, E. Blasch, and T. Nguyen, ”Proactive Radio Navigation and Target Tracking,” Institute of Navigation, 2009.

89.   B. Kahler and  E. Blasch, ”Target Identification Performance Improvement from Enhanced HRR Radar Clutter Suppression,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2009.

90.   E. Blasch, ”Supervised Learning for Adaptive Interactive Multiple Model (SLAIMM) Tracking,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2009.

91.   E. Blasch, ”NAECON08 Grand Challenge Entry Using the Belief Filter in Audio-Video Track and ID Fusion,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2009.

92.   B. Kahler and  E. Blasch, ”Predicted Radar/Optical Feature Fusion Gains for Target Identification,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2009.

93.   O. Mendoza-Schrock, J. A. Patrick, and  E. Blasch, ”Video Image Registration Evaluation for a Layered Sensing Environment,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), 2009.

94.   E. Blasch, P. Valin, E. Bosse, M. Nilsson, J. Van Laere, and E. Shahbazian, “Implication of Culture: User Roles in Information Fusion for Enhanced Situational Understanding,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion09,  2009.

95.   C. Yang, E. Blasch, and I. Kadar, “Geometric Factors in Target Positioning and Tracking,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion09,  2009.

96.   C. Yang, I. Kadar , and E. Blasch, “Performance-Driven Resource Management in Layered Sensing,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion09,  2009.

97.   B. Kahler and E. Blasch, “Impact of HRR Processing on Moving Target Identification Performance,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion09,  2009.

98.   X. Li, G. Chen, E. Blasch, J. Patrick, C. Yang, and I. Kadar,  “Geometric Feature-aided Game Theoretic Approach to Sensor Management,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion09,  2009.

99.   D. Li, G. Chen, E. Blasch, and K. Pham,  “Sensor Attack Avoidance: Linear Quadratic Game Approach ,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion09,  2009.

100. H. Chen, G. Chen, E. Blasch, and P. Douville, “Information Theoretic Measures for Performance Evaluation and Comparison ,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion09,  2009.

101. E. Blasch, E. Shahbazian, P. Valin, and E. Bosse, “Information Fusion for Harbor Security through Persistent Surveillance,” NATO IST-086 Conference,  Romania, 2009.

102. W. Li, G. Chen, E. Blasch, and R. Lynch, “Cognitive MIMO Sonar Based Robust Target Detection for Harbor and Maritime Surveillance Applications,” IEEE Aerospace Conf,  2009.

103. X. Li, G. Chen, Q. Ji, and E. Blasch, ”A non-cooperative long-range biometric system for maritime surveillance,” IEEE Int. Conf. on Pattern Recognition,  Dec 2008.

104. E. Blasch, ”IEEE NAECON Grand Challenge Winning Solution based on Video-Audio Fusion,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), July 2008.

105. E. Blasch, ”Derivation of a Reliability Metric for Fused Data Decision Making,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), July 2008.

106. E. Blasch, A. Rice, C. Yang and I. Kadar, ”Relative Track Metrics to Determine Model Mismatch,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), July 2008.

107. T. Rovito, S. Suddarth, J. Layne, K. Priddy, and E. Blasch, ”Antenna Aimpoint Integration for Starring-Mode Surveillance(AIMS)”, Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), July 2008.

108. B. Kahler and E. Blasch, ”Sensor Management Fusion Using Operating Conditions,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), July 2008.

109. K. Ramesh and E. Blasch, ”Image Fusion Affine Registered Hyperspectral Imagery,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), July 2008.

110. S. Gupta, K. Ramesh and E. Blasch, ”Mutual Information Metric Evaluation for PET/MRI Image Fusion,” Proc. IEEE Nat. Aerospace Electronics Conf (NAECON), July 2008.

111. E. Blasch, R. Moses, D. Castanon, A. Willsky, and A. Hero, “Integrated Fusion, Performance prediction, and sensor management for Automatic Target recognition, Fusion08, 2008. Presentation for panel discussion.

112. I. Kadar, E. Blasch, and C. Yang, ”Network and Service Management Effects on Distributed Net-Centric Fusion Data Quality,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

113. E. Blasch, C. Yang, I. Kadar., G. Chen, and L. Bai, ”Net-Centric Layered Sensing issues in Distributed Target Tracking and Identification Performance Evaluation,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

114. E. Blasch, Y. Chen, M. Wie, H. Chen and G. Chen, “Performance evaluation modeling for Multi-Sensor ATR and Track Fusion System“,  Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

115. E. Blasch, X. Li, G. Chen, and W. Li, “Image Quality Assessment for Performance Evaluation of Image fusion”, Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

116. C. Yang and E. Blasch, “Characteristic Errors of the IMM Algorithm under Three Maneuver Models for an Accelerating Target,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

117. C. Yang and E. Blasch, “Pose-Angular Tracking of Maneuvering Targets with High Range Resolution Radar (HRR),” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

118. C. Yang, E. Blasch, and I. Kadar., ”Optimality Self Online Monitoring (OSOM) For Performance Evaluation and Filter Adaptation,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

119. B. Kahler, and E. Blasch, “Robust Multi-Look HRR ATR investigation through Decision-Level Fusion Evaluation,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

120. Z. Tian, E. Blasch, W. Li, G. Chen, and X. Li, “Performance Evaluation of Distributed Compressed Wideband Sensing for Cognitive Radio Networks,”  Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

121. M. Wei , G. Chen, E. Blasch, H. Chen. J B Cruz, “Game Theoretic Multiple Mobile Sensor Management under adversarial Environments“,  Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

122. J. Patrick, R. Brant, and E. Blasch, , “Hyperspectral Imagery Exploitation and Fusion Evaluation over Compression“, Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion08, 2008.

123. Y. R. Zheng, T. Shao, G. Chen, E. Blasch, “Fast-converging adaptive STAP for non-Rayleigh clutter suppression,” IEEE SenSIP,  May 2008.

124. C. Yang, E. Blasch, and I. Kadar, “Post-Update Compensation (PUC) with Maneuver Indicator” ONR Tracking Conference., June, 2008.

125. C. Yang, T. Nguyen, E. Blasch, and M. Miller, “Post-Correlation Semi-Coherent Integration For High-Dynamic and Weak GPS Signal Acquisition,” IEEE PLANS,  May, 2008.

126. M. Wei, G. Chen, J. Cruz, Jr, K. Pham, and E. Blasch, and K. Pham, “Multi-Missile Interception Integrating New Guidance law and game Theoretic Resource Management,”  IEEE Aerospace Conf., Big Sky, MT, 1 March, 2008.

127. M. Wei, J. Cruz, G. Chen, E. Blasch, and K. Pham, “Military Applications and Sensitivity Analysis of Coupling Game,”  IEEE Aerospace Conf., Big Sky, MT, 1 March, 2008.

128. D. Shen, G. Chen, J. Cruz, and E. Blasch, “ A game Theoretic Data Fusion Aided Path Planning Approach for Cooperative UAV Control,”  IEEE Aerospace Conf., Big Sky, MT, 1 March, 2008.

129. Y. Chen, G. Chen, R. S. Blum, E. Blasch, and R. S. Lynch, “Image Quality Measures for Predicting Automatic Target Recognition Performance,” 2008 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 1-8 March 2008.

130. M. Wei, G. Chen , J. B. Cruz, Jr., E. Blasch, and T. M.Schuck, “Multi-Missile Interception Integrating New Guidance Law and Game Theoretic Resource Management,” 2008 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 1-8 March 2008.

131. C. Yang, E. Blasch, W. Garber, and R. Mitchell, “A Net Track Solution to Pose-Angular Tracking of Maneuvering Targets in Clutter with HRR Radar,” Radar Signal Processing, Asilomar Conf. on Signals, Systems and Computers, Nov, 4 2007.

132. Y. R. Zheng, G. Chen, and E. Blasch, “A Normalized Fractionally Lower-Order Moment Algorithm for Space-Time Adaptive Processing,” IEEE MILCOM 2007, Oct. 2007.

133. D. Shen, G. Chen, L. Haynes, E. Blasch, and G. Tadda, “Adaptive Markov Game Theoretic Data Fusion Approach for Cyber Network Defense,” IEEE MILCOM 2007, Oct., 2007.

134. C. Yang and E. Blasch, “A New Method for Extended Radar Pulse Integration Subject to Large Doppler Change,” Workshop for Radar Resolution, Nonlinear Estimation, and Other Gratuitous Remarks on the Back of Envelope: A Tribute to Fred Daum, May 2007.

135. K. P. Ramesh, S. Gupta, and E. Blasch, “Image Fusion Experiment for Information Content“, Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion07, 2007.

136. E. Blasch, I. Kadar, K Hintz, C-Y Chong, J. Biermann, J. Salerno, and S. Das, “Resource Management Issues for Level 2/3 Fusion,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion07, 2007.

137. C. Yang, and E. Blasch, “Track Fusion with Road Constraints,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion07, 2007.

138. L. Bai, S. Biswas, and E. Blasch, “An Estimation Approach to Extract Multimedia Information in Distributed Steganographic Images,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion07, 2007.

139. L. Bai, S. Biswas, and E. Blasch, “Survivability – An Information Fusion Process Metric From an Operational Perspective,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion07, 2007.

140. D. Shen, G. Chen, L. Haynes, and E. Blasch, “Strategies Comparison for Game Theoretic Cyber Situational Awareness and Impact Assessment,“ Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion07, 2007.

141. Y. Chen, G. Chen, R. Blum, E. Blasch, and L. Haynes, “Image-based Techniques for Predicting Automatic Target Recognition Performance,“ Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion07, 2007.

142. C. Yang, W. Garber, R. Mitchell, and E. Blasch, “A Simple Maneuver Indicator from Target’s Range-Doppler Image,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion07, 2007.

143. M. Wei, G. Chen, J. Cruz, K. Pham, M-H Chang, E. Blasch, and L Haynes, “Game Theoretic Strategies for Intercepting Intelligent Cruise Missiles,” AIAA Guidance, Nav. & Control Conf., June 2007.

144. M. Wei, G. Chen, J. Cruz, L Haynes, M. Kruger, and E. Blasch, “Military Applications and Sensitivity Analysis of Game Coupling,” SIAM Conf., June 2007.

145. C. Yang, M. Miller, T. Nguyen, and E. Blasch, “Wigner-Hough/Radon Transform for GPS Post-Correlation Integration,” ION-GNSS, June, 2007.

146. C. Yang, M. Miller, E. Blasch, T. Nguyen, “Comparative Study of Coherent, Non-Coherent, and Semi-Coherent Integration Schemes for GNSS Receivers,” ION Conference, 2007.

147. C. Yang, E. Blasch, M. Miller, T. Nguyen, “Constrained Estimation for GPS/Digital Map Integration,” ION –NTM Conference, 2007.

148. M. Wei, G. Chen, J. Cruz, L Haynes, M. Kruger, M. Ching, and E. Blasch, “A Decentralized Approach to Pursuer-Evader Games with Multiple Superior Evaders in Noisy Environments,” IEEE Aerospace Conf., Feb. 2007.

149. D. Shen, G. Chen, J. Cruz, L Haynes, M. Kruger, and E. Blasch, “Game-Theoretic Modeling of Control of Military Air Operations with Retaliatory Civilians,” IEEE Aerospace Conf., Feb. 2007.

150. C. Yang, and E.  Blasch, , “Kalman Filtering with Nonlinear State Constraints” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 06, July 2006.

151. E. Lavely, and E.  Blasch, , “Fusion of scores for ATR and Registration Applications” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 06, July 2006.

152. E. Blasch, “Level 5 (User Refinement) issues supporting Information Fusion Management” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 06, July 2006.

153. E. Blasch, “Sensor, User, Mission (SUM) Resource Management and their interaction with Level 2/3 fusion” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 06, July 2006. (invited)

154. G. Chen, D. Shen, C. Kwan, J. Cruz, M. Kruger, E. Blasch, “Game Theoretic Approach to Threat Prediction and Situation Awareness,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion06, 2006.

155. E. Blasch and B. Kahler, “Multi-resolution EO/IR Tracking and Identification” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 05, July 2005.

156. C. Yang and E. Blasch, and M Bakich, “Nonlinear Constrained Tracking of Targets on Roads”, Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 05, July 2005.

157. C. Yang and E. Blasch, “Pose Angular-Aiding for Maneuvering Target Tracking”, Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 05, July 2005.

158. E. Lavely and E. Blasch, “Sensor Model Appraisal for Image Registration”, Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 05, July 2005.

159. E. Blasch, “Proactive Decision Fusion for Site Security,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 05, July 2005.

160. E. Blasch and S. Plano, “DFIG Level 5 (User Refinement) issues supporting Situational Assessment Reasoning,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion -  Fusion 05, July 2005.

161. E Blasch and M. Hensel, “Fusion of Distributions for Radar Clutter modeling,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 04, July 2004.

162. E Blasch and C Yang, “Ten methods to Fuse GMTI and HRRR Measurements for Joint Tracking and ID,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 04, July 2004.

163. E. P. Blasch, “Ontological Issues in Higher Levels of Information Fusion: User Refinement of the Fusion Process,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 03, July 2003.

164. S Plano and E. P. Blasch, “User Performance Improvement via Multimodal Interface Fusion Augmentation,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 03, July 2003.

165. T. Braun and E. Blasch, “Multisensor Fusion of Surface Acoustic Wave and Eddy Current Techniques for Part Inspection”, Proceedings of the 22h Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, Seattle, 2002.

166. E. P. Blasch and P. Svenmarck, “Target recognition using Vehicle Separation plots (VSP) for human assessment”, 5th World Multi-conference On Systems, Cybernetics, and Informatics (SCI 2001), July 2001.

167. E. P. Blasch and T. Connare, “Improving track accuracy through Group Information Feedback,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 2001, Aug 2001.

168. E. P. Blasch and T. Connare, “Improving Track maintenance Through Group Tracking,” Proc of the Workshop on Estimation, Tracking, and Fusion; A Tribute to Yaakov Bar Shalom, Monterey, CA, 360 –371, May 2001.

169. T. Connare, E. Blasch, J. Schmitz, F. Salvatore, and F. Scarpino, “Group IMM tracking utilizing Track and Identification Fusion,” Proc.  of the Workshop on Estimation, Tracking, and Fusion; A Tribute to Yaakov Bar Shalom, Monterey, CA, 205 -220, May 2001.

170. E. P. Blasch and P. Hanselman, "Information Fusion for Information Superiority," National Aerospace and Electronics Conference, Dayton, OH, 12-14 October 2000, pg. 290 – 297.

171. E. P. Blasch, "SAR Image Exploitation Using an Information Filter Metric," Intl Conf on Imaging Science, Systems, and Technology 2000, Las Vegas, NV, June 2000.

172. E. Blasch and L. Hong, “Data Association through Fusion of Target track and Identification Sets,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 2000, Paris, France, TuD2_17 -TuD2_23, July 10-13, 2000.

173. W. Torrez and E. Blasch, “An Application of Generalized Least Squares Bias Estimation For Over-The-Horizon Radar Coordinate Registration,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 2000, Paris, France, TuC1_20 -TuC1_25, July 10-13, 2000.

174. E. P. Blasch, “Aggregate set-utility function for multidemand-multisupply functions,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 99, Las Vegas, NV. pp. 973-978, July, 1999.

175. E. P. Blasch “Assembling an Information-fused Human-Computer Cognitive Decision Making Tool,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 99, Las Vegas, NV. pp. 895-901, July 6-9, 1999.

176. E. P. Blasch, “Fusion of HRR and SAR information for Automatic Target Recognition and Classification,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 99, Las Vegas, NV. pp. 1221-1227, July 6-9, 1999.

177. E. P. Blasch, “Biological Information Fusion Using PCNN and Belief Filters,” International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, Gaithersburg, MD, 2792 -2795 vol.4, July 1999.

178. E. P. Blasch and L. Hong “Simultaneous Identification and Track Fusion,” IEEE Conf. on Dec. Control, Orlando, FL, Dec 1998, pp. 239-245.

179. E. P. Blasch and M. Bryant “Information Assessment of SAR Data For ATR,” Proceedings of IEEE National Aerospace and Electronics Conference. Dayton, OH, pp. 414 – 419, July 1998.  - Runner Up best paper award

180. E. Blasch and M. Bryant, “SAR Information Exploitation Using an Information Filter Metric,” In Intl. Conf. on Imaging Science, Systems, and Technology, 1998.

181. E. P. Blasch, “Decision Making for Multi-Fiscal and Multi-Monetary Policy Measurements,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 98, Las Vegas, NV, pp. 285-292, July 6-9, 1998.

182. E. P. Blasch, “Adaptive Action Learning,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 98, Las Vegas, NV. July 6-9, 1998, pp. 183-190.

183. E. P. Blasch and J. Gainey, “Feature-Based Biological Sensor Fusion,” Int. Conf. on Info Fusion - Fusion 98, Las Vegas, NV, pp. 702-709, July 6-9, 1998.

184. J. Johnson, J. Li, E. P. Blasch, H. Klopf, “A Computational Model of Avoidance Behavior,” Intl. Joint Conf. On Neural Networks, Anchorage AK, pp. 2092-2097, May 5-9, 1998.

185. E. P. Blasch and E. Culpepper “Integrating GPS/INS and Adaptive Monopulse MUSIC for Positional Location,” IEEE Position, Location, and Navigation Systems Conference, Rancho Mirage CA, pp. 575-581, April 1998,

186. E. P. Blasch and S. Watamaniuk, “Learned Multitarget Tracking by Feature Recognition,” 9th AAAI Midwest AI and CS Conference, Dayton  OH, pp. 68-74, March 20-24, 1998.

187. R. Malhotra, E. P. Blasch, and J. Johnson, “Learning Sensor-Detection Policies,” Proc. of IEEE National Aerospace and Electronics Conference. Dayton OH, pp. 769-776, July 1997.

188. R. Malhotra, E. P. Blasch, and J. D. Johnson, “Achieving non-myopic Sensor Allocation Policies Through Reinforcement Learning,” Proceedings of IEEE NAECON,  Dayton OH, July 1997.

189. J. Johnson, J. Li, E. Culpepper, E. P. Blasch, and  H. Klopf , “Learning Algorithms for Suppressing Motion Clutter in Airborne Array Radar.  Proceedings of National Sensor and Data Fusion Conference. Dayton OH, April 1997, pp. 840-845.

190. B. B. Blasch, W. De l'Aune, and E. P. Blasch, “New concepts and cane techniques based on research from RoboCane,” Proc. of AER International Conference. Oslo, Norway, Nov 1996, pp. 295-298.

 

   Conference Articles – Abstract Reviewed:

191. E. Blasch, G. Seetharaman, M. Talbert, K. Palaniappan, and H. Ling, “Key Elements to Support Layered Sensing Dismount Tracking,” Proc. NATO SET 178-RWS 017 Workshop on Detection of Dismounted Combatants, Ottawa, ON, Sept. 2011.

192. D. Shen, G. Chen, Y. Zheng, E. Blasch, and K. Pham, “Game Theoretic Approach to Similarity based Image Segmentation,” Proc. SPIE 8137, Aug. 2011.

193. E. Blasch, “Characterizing the Semantic Information Loss between Geospatial Sensors and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS),” Proc. SPIE 8053, April 2011.

194. E. Blasch, G. Seetharaman, and S. Russell, “Wide-Area Video Exploitation (WAVE) Joint Data management (JDM) for Layered Sensing,” Proc. SPIE 8050, April 2011.

195. E. Blasch, R. Breton, and P. Valin, “Information Fusion Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) for Decision Support,” Proc. SPIE 8050, April 2011.

196. C. Yang, I. Kadar, E. Blasch, and M. Bakich, “Comparison of Information Theoretic Divergences for Sensor Management,” Proc. SPIE 8050, April 2011.

197. D. Shen, K. Pham, E. Blasch, H. Chen, and G. Chen, “Pursuit-Evasion Orbital Game for Satellite Interception and Collision Avoidance,” Proc. SPIE 8044, April 2011.

198. Z. Wang, K. Pham, E. Blasch, and G. Chen, “Ground Jammer Localization with Two Satellites Based on the Fusion of Multiple Parameters,” Proc. SPIE 8044, April 2011.

199. D. Shen, G. Chen, K. Pham, and E. Blasch, “A Trust-based Sensor Allocation Algorithm in Cooperative Space Search Problems,” Proc. SPIE 8044, April 2011.

200. P. Xu, H. Chen, D. Charalampidis, D. Shen, G. Chen, E. Blasch, and K. Pham, “Sensor Management for Collision Alert in Orbital Object Tracking,” Proc. SPIE 8044, April 2011.

201. X. Tian, Y. Bar-Shalom, T. Yuan, E. Blasch, K. Pham, and G. Chen, “A Generalized Information Matrix Fusion Based Heterogeneous Track-to-Track Fusion Algorithm,” Proc. SPIE 8050, April 2011.

202. X. Tian, Y. Bar-Shalom, T. Yuan, E. Blasch, K. Pham, and G. Chen, “Track Splitting Technique for Tracking in a Cluttered Environment using PDAF,” Proc. SPIE 8050, April 2011.

203. C. Yang, E. Blasch, P. Douville, and L. Kaplan, “Evaluation of Covariance and Information Performance Measures for Dynamic Objects Tracking,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 7697, April 2010.

204. E. Blasch, G. Chen, D. Shen, H. Chen, and K. Pham, “Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) based Persistent ISR Simulation System,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 7694, April 2010.

205. Z. Wang, G. Chen, E. Blasch, K. Pham, and R. Lynch, “Jammer emitter localization with multiple UAVs equipped with smart antennas,” Proc SPIE, Vol. 7696, 2010.

206. H. Chen, D. Shen, G. Chen, E. Blasch, and K. Pham, “Space Object Tracking with delayed Measurements,” Proc of SPIE, Vol. 7691, 2010.

207. D. Shen, G. Chen, J. Cruz Jr., K. Pham, and E. Blasch, “Co-operative Controls with Intermittent Communication,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 7691, 2010.

208. D. Shen, G. Chen, E. Blasch, K. Pham, P. Douville, C. Yang, and I. Kadar, “Game-Theoretic Sensor Management for Target Tracking,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 7697, 2010.

209. D. Shen, Z. Tian, G. Chen, K. Pham, and E. Blasch, “Information-based awareness model for active sensing and resource management,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 7698, 2010.

210. E. Blasch, E. Shahbazian, P. Valin, and E. Bosse, “Information Fusion for Harbor Security through Persistent Surveillance”, NATO RTO-IST-086 Conference on C31 for Crisis Response and Management, Bucharest, Romania, May 2009.

211. J. Hu, W-W. Tung, J. Gao, E. Blasch, and G. Chen, “Multiscale modeling of sea clutter to facilitate detection of low observable targets within sea clutter,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 7317, April 2009.

212. C. Yang, E. Blasch, and I. Kadar, “Post-Update Compensation (PUC) with maneuver Indicator,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 7336, April 2009.

213. H. Chen, G. Chen, E. Blasch, and K. Pham, “Comparison of Several Space Target Track Filters,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 7330, April 2009.

214. G. Chen, H. Chen, K. Pham, E. Blasch, and J. B. Cruz Jr., “Awareness-Based Game-theoretic Space Resource Management,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 7330, April 2009.

215. X. Li, G. Chen, E. Blasch, J. Patrick, C. Yang, and I. Kadar, “Multisensor Management in Data Fusion in Target Tracking,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 7336, April 2009.

216. E. Lavely, P. Weichman, and E. Blasch, “Urban Multipath Radar for Tracking”, MSS Tri-Service Radar, 2008.

217. G. Chen, X. Li, and E. Blasch, “Performance Evaluation of Image Fusion from a Multiple Sensor Fusion System”, Image Fusion, Nov 17 , 2008.

218. E. Blasch and J. Irvine, “Image Quality Assessment for Performance Evaluation of Image Fusion,” ARTWG08, Sept. 2008.

219. E. Blasch, G. Chen, and L. Bai, “Evaluating Impact Assessment Systems,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. , April 2008.

220. E. Blasch, C. Yang, L. Hong, and L. Bai, “Performance Assessment of Multitarget Tracking Algorithms in the Real World,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. , April 2008.

221. S. Cong, L. Hong, and E. Blasch, “Performance Model for Joint Tracking and ATR with HRR Radar,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6970, April 2008.

222. T. Qian, G. Chen, Y. Chen, E. Blasch, R. Lynch and Y. Qi, “A New Approach to Chemical Agent Detection, Classification, and Estimation,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6873, April 2008.

223. M. Wei, G. Chen, K. Pham, E. Blasch, and Y. Wu, “Game Theoretic Target Assignment Approach to Ballistic Missile Defense,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6969, April 2008.

224. Y. Chen, E. Blasch, G. Chen, T. Qian, and H. Chen, “Experimental feature-based SAR ATR performance Evaluation under Different Operational Conditions,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6968, April 2008.

225. X. Li, G. Chen, E. Blasch, and K. Pham, “Detecting missile-like flying target from a distance in sequence images,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6968, April 2008.

226. X. Li, G. Chen, E. Blasch, H. Hzu, and  T. McKenna, “A non-cooperative long-range biometric image tracking and recognition (BITAR) method for maritime surveillance,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6979, April 2008.

227. D. Shen, G. Chen, E. Blasch, T. Schuck, K. Pham, and L. Self, “A Markov Game Model for Space Threat Prediction,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6970, April 2008.

228. C. Yang, E. Blasch, “Estimating Target Range-Doppler Image Slope For Maneuver Indication,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6968, April 2008.

229. E. Blasch, T. Ross, and K Erickson, “Fusion for Identifying Targets Experiment,” ATRWG08, Elgin, AFB, Jan 2008.

230. E. Blasch and B. Kahler, “HRR Challenge Problem Set,” ATRWG08, Elgin, AFB, Jan 2008.

231.    G. Chen, H. Chen, T. Schuck, and E. Blasch, “Robust Track Association and Fusion with Extended Feature Mapping,”  8th International Conference on Cooperative Control and Optimization, Jan 30,  2008, Gainesville, FL U.S.A.

232. X. Xu, R. Zheng, G. Chen, and E. Blasch, “ Performance Analysis of Order Static Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR) Detectors in Generalized Rayleigh Environment, “Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6699, November, 2007.

233. M. Wei, G. Chen, J. Cruz, M. Kruger, and E. Blasch, “Applying Spatial-Temporal Model and Game Theory to Predict Dynamic Asymmetric Threats in Hostile Environments,” ICCRTS, Nov 2007.

234. D. Shen, G. Chen, J. Cruz, M. Kruger, and E. Blasch, “Game Theoretic Solutions to Cyber Attack and Network Defense Problems,” ICCRTS, Nov, 2007.

235. G. Chen, E. Blasch, and L. Haynes, “A game Theoretic Data Fusion Approach for Cyber Situational Awareness,” Cyber Fusion Conf., Rome, NY, Oct 2007.

236. E. Blasch, D. Pikas, and B. Kahler, “EO / IR ATR Performance model to Support Fusion Experimentation”, Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6566, 2007.

237. E. Blasch, I. Kadar, K Hintz, C-Y Chong, J. Biermann, J. Salerno, and S. Das, “Resource Management Issues for Level 2/3 Fusion: an annotated perspective,” Proc SPIE, 2007.

238. M. Wei,. E. Blasch, G. Chen, J. Cruz, L Haynes, M. Kruger, and I. Sityar, “Game Theoretic Behavior Features change prediction in Hostile Environments,” Proc. of. SPIE, Vol. 6567, 2007.

239. H. Chen, G. Chen, E. Blasch, M. Kruger, and I. Sityar, “Analysis and Visualization of Large Complex Attack Graphs for Networks Security,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6570, 2007.

240. D. Chen, G. Chen, J. Cruz, L Haynes, M. Kruger, and E. Blasch “A Markov Game Theoretic Data Fusion Approach for Cyber Situational Awareness,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6571, 2007.

241. E. Blasch, I Kadar,  K. Hintz, J. Biermann, C-Y Chong, J. Salerno, and  S. Das, “Issues and challenges in resource management and its interaction with levels 2/3 fusion with applications to real-world problems: an annotated perspective,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6567, 2007.

242. T. D. Ross, D. R. Morgan, E. P. Blasch, K. J. Erickson, and B. D. Kahler, “Survey of approaches and experiments in decision-level fusion of automatic target recognition (ATR) products,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6567, 2007.

243. G. Chen, Z. Tian, D. Shen, E. Blasch, and K. Pham, “A Novel Framework for Command and Control of Networked Sensor Systems,” Proc. of SPIE - Defense Transformation and Net-Centric Systems, Vol. 6578, April 2007.

244. B. Kahler, E. Blasch, and L. Goodwon, “Operating Condition modeling for ATR Fusion Assessment,“ Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6571, 2007.

245. V. Kaufmann, T. Ross, E. Lavely, and E. Blasch, “ATR Model for Fusion Identification Experiment,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6568, 2007.

246. X. Wang, J. Cruz Jr., G. Chen, K. Pham, and E. Blasch. “Formation control in Multi-Player Pursuit Evasion Game with Superior Invaders,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6578, Apr 2007.

247. S. Gupta, K. P. Ramesh, and E. Blasch, “Mutual Information Metric Evaluation for Image Fusion,” IEEE Dayton Conf, March 2007.

248. M. Miller, E. Blasch, T. Nguyen, and C. Yang, “Constrained Estimation for GPS/Digital Map Integration,” Proc. of the Nat. Technical Mtg of the Institute of Navigation, San Diego, CA, January 2007.

249. G. Seetharaman, E. Blasch, and M. Talbert,  “Architectural Elements of Integrated Micro-sensors for Distributed Sensor Networks,“ IEEE CAMPS , September 2006.

250. E. Blasch, et al.  “Assisted Target Recognition through User-Fusion Algorithm,” Nation Symposium on Sensor and Data Fusion - NSSDF06, June 2006. (AF2ISR Program)

251. C. Yang and E. Blasch, “Analytic Tools to Improve Target Tracking,” NSSDF 2006, June 2006.

252. E. Blasch, T. Piatt, and J Olson, “ HSI and FOPEN Change Detection Problem Set,” NSSDF 2006, June 2006.

253. E. Blasch, A. Rice, and C. Yang. “Nonlinear track Evaluation Using Absolute and Relative Metrics,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6236, Apr 2006.

254. E. Blasch, I. Kadar, J. Salerno, M. M. Kokar, S. Das, G. M. Powell, D. D. Corkill, and E. H. Ruspini, “Issues and challenges of knowledge representation and reasoning methods in situation assessment (Level 2 Fusion)”, Proc. of SPIE 6235, 2006.

255. E. Blasch, U. Majumder, & M. Minardi,  “Radar signals dismount tracking for urban operations”, Proc. of SPIE 6235, 2006.

256. E. M. Lavely, M. Barmin, V. Kaufman, & E. Blasch, “Model-based, multi-sensor fusion and bundle-adjustment for image registration and target recognition,” Proc. of SPIE 6237, 2006.

257. U. Majumder, M. Minardi, E. Blasch, L. Gorham, K. Naidu, T. Lewis, & R. Williams “Radar signals dismount data production” Proc. of SPIE, Vol.  6237, .2006.

258. E. Blasch, G. Eusebio, & E. Huling, “Investigating effects of communications modulation technique on targeting performance,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6229, (2006)  

259. U. Majumder, M. Minardi, and E. Blasch. “Radar Signals Dismount Tracking for Urban Operations,” STAR Workshop, Aug 2005.

260. A. Rice and E. Blasch, “Nonlinear Tracking Evaluation Using Absolute and Relative Metrics,” STAR Workshop, Aug 2005.

261. O. Mendozza, J. Leonard, and E. Blasch, “Image Registration Methods using ENVI/IDL” STAR Workshop, Aug 2005.

262. E. Blasch, and A. Rice “Use of relative Metrics for Dynamic Tactical Targeting,” ONR Workshop on Tracking and Information Fusion, July, 2005.

263. E. Blasch, E. Lavely and T. Ross “Fidelity Metric for SAR Performance Modeling” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 5808, April 2005.

264. J. M. Baumann, J. L. Jackson III, G. D. Sterling, E. P. Blasch, “RT-ROC: A Near-Real-Time Performance Evaluation Tool,” Proc. of SPIE,  Vol. 5807, April 2005.

265. E. Blasch and J. Leonard, “Proactive Sensor Fusion for Urban (SASO) Operations,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 5803, April 2005.

266. E. Blasch and U. Majumder, “Automatic Target Cueing utilizing a SNAKE-Fusion tracking algorithm,” Proc. of SPIE,  Vol. 5810, April 2005.

267. J. Salerno, E. Blasch, M. Hinman, and D. Boulware, “Evaluating algorithmic techniques in supporting situation awareness,” Proc. of SPIE,  Vol. 5813, April 2005.

268. A. Rice and E. Blasch “Nonlinear Track Metrics?”, ATRGW05, Tucson, AZ, 2005.

269. E. Blasch, “SAR Image Exploitation Using an Information Filter Metric,” SPIE-GLPS 04, June 2004, Cleveland, OH.

270. S. Plano & E. Blasch, “ATR Metrics Overview for Human Consumption,” SPIE-GLPS 04, June 2004, Cleveland, OH.

271. S. Wu & E. Blasch, “Bayesian Intruder Detection Analysis for Homeland Defense,” SPIE-GLPS 04, June 2004, Cleveland, OH.

272. E. Blasch & P. Svernmarck “Moving ATR Analysis with Vehicle Separation Plots,” SPIE-GLPS 04, June 2004, Cleveland, OH.

273. C. Yang, & E. Blasch, “Moving ATR Analysis Using a Simultaneous IMM Track/Belief ID Analysis,” SPIE-GLPS 04, June 2004, Cleveland, OH.

274. G. Sterling and E. Blasch, “Multisensor Data Set Comparisons,” SPIE-GLPS 04, June 2004, Cleveland, OH.

275. E. Blasch, M. Pribilski, & B. Roscoe “Closed Loop Fusion Evaluation Analysis,” NSSDF 04, June 2004, JHU, MD.

276. B. Roscoe, M. Pribilski, and E. Blasch, “Evaluation Methodology for the DARPA Dynamic Tactical targeting (DTT) Program,” ATRWG 04, June 2004, WPAFB, OH.

277. T. Piatt and E. Blasch, “Measuring Targets Under Trees System Performance in the field with Further Analysis in Laboratory Environment,” ATRWG 04, June 2004, WPAFB, OH.

278. E. Blasch, M. Pribilski, and B. Roscoe “Closed Loop Fusion Evaluation Analysis,” NSSDF04, June 2004, Columbia, MD.

279. E. Blasch and A. Hoff, “Intelligent communication systems sensor scheduling based on network information,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 5421, April 2004.

280. E. Blasch, M. Pribilski, B. Daughtery, B. Roscoe, and J. Gunsett, “Fusion Metrics for Dynamic Situation Analysis,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 5429, April 2004.

281. E. Blasch and M. Hensel, “Radar Clutter Modeling for Change Detection,” SPIE 04, 5427, April 2004.

282. E. Blasch, “Modeling Intent for a target tracking and identification Scenario,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 5428, April 2004.

283. E. Blasch and S. Plano, “Cognitive Fusion Analysis Based on Context,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 5434, April 2004.

284. P. Hanselman, C. Lawrence, E. Fortunano, B. Tenney, and E. Blasch, “Dynamic Tactical Targeting,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 5441, April 2004.

285. E. Blasch, “Fusion Metrics for Dynamic Situation Analysis,” Proc. MSS 2003 NSSDF.

286. E. Blasch, “Fusion versus Registration,” NSSDF 03, June 2003.

287. S. Plano and E Blasch, “User Fusion to constrain SAR targeting for TSTs,” Proc. of SPIE , Vol. 5095, April 2003.

288. E. Blasch, “Situation, Impact, and User Refinement,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 5096, April 2003.

289. E. Blasch & S. Plano, “Level 5: User Refinement to aid the Fusion Process,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 5099, April 2003.

290. C. Yang and E Blasch, “Mutual Aided Target Tracking and Identification,” Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 5099, April 2003.

291. E. P. Blasch, “Materials Inspection using Image Fusion”, Image Fusion Conf, Feb 2003.

292. E. P. Blasch, “Fundamentals of Data Fusion”, SMI Data Fusion Conf, September 2002.

293. M. Ashby, E. P. Blasch and M Axtell, “Survey of Multi-sensor Data and Models”, NSSDF 02, August 2002.

294. W. Fabian, Jr, and E. P. Blasch, “Information Architecture for Actionable Information Production, (A process for bridging Fusion and ISR Management)”, NSSDF 02, August 2002.

295. E. P. Blasch and Jim Schmitz, “Uncertainty Issues in Data Fusion”, NSSDF 02, August 2002.

296. E. P. Blasch & S. Plano, “What is fusion without use refinement”, NSSDF 02, August 2002.

297. E. P. Blasch, “Information-Theory-based feature-aided tracking and identification algorithm for tracking moving and stationary targets through high-turn maneuvers using fusion of SAR and HRR information”, Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 4727, April 2002.

298. E. P. Blasch and T. Connare, “Feature-Aided JBPDAF group tracking and classification using an IFFN sensor”, SPIE Aerosense 4728, Signal and Data Processing of Small Targets, April 2002.

299. E. P. Blasch and S. B. Plano, “JDL Level 5 Fusion model ‘user refinement’ issues and applications in group Tracking”, SPIE Aerosense 4729, Signal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XI, April 2002.

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300. E. P. Blasch, “Neurophysiologically based signals analysis for Level 5 user refinements for object identity analysis”, SPIE Aerosense 4731, Sensor Fusion: Architecture, Algorithms, and Applications VI,, April 2002.

301. E. P. Blasch and T. Connare, “Group Information Feedback for Objects Under Trees”, NSSDF 2001, June 2001

302. E. P. Blasch, J. Hoffman, and J. Petty, "Defining a Fusion Gain – System Operation Characteristic Curve," SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace/Defense Simulation & Control, Conf 4380 – Sensor Fusion X, Orlando, FL, April 2001.

303. E. P. Blasch and T. Connare, "Group tracking of Occluded Targets," SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace/Defense Simulation & Control, Conf 4365 –  Acquisition and tracking  XV, Orlando, FL, pg. 138-147, April 2001.

304. E. P. Blasch, C. Talcott, and P. Svenmark, "Sensor Cognition using Displays of Fused Data," National Sensor and Data Fusion Conference, San Antonio, TX, 20-22 June 2000.

305. E. P. Blasch and L. Hong, "Group Tracking using Data Association in High Cluttered Environments," National Sensor and Data Fusion Conference, San Antonio, TX, 20-22 June 2000.

306. E. P. Blasch, J.J. Westerkamp, J.R. Layne, L. Hong, F. D. Garber and A. Shaw, "Identifying moving HRR signatures with an ATR Belief Filter," SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace/Defense Sim. and Control, Conf 4053 – SAR Radar Imagery VII,  April 2000, pg. 479 – 488.

307. E. P. Blasch and S. N. Watamaniuk, "Cognitive-based fusion using information sets for moving target recognition," SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace/Defense Simulation and Control, Conf 4052 – Signal Processing, Orlando, FL, 24-28 April 2000 pg. 208 – 217.

308. E. Blasch and R. Broussard, "Physiologically Motivated Computational Visual Target Recognition Beta Selection," SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace/Defense Sim. and Control, App. and Science of Comp. Intelligence - 4055, Orlando, FL, 24-28 April 2000 , pg. 442 – 451.

309. E. P. Blasch and S. Huang, "Multilevel Feature-based fuzzy fusion for target recognition," SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace/Defense Simulation and Control, Conf 4051 – Sensor Fusion, Orlando, FL, April 2000, pp. 279-288.

310. P. Svenmark, S. Huang, and E. P. Blasch, "Transparent Neurofuzzy Models of Human performance," HCIS 00, Chicago, IL,  April 5-7 2000.

311. E. P. Blasch, "Sensor Management Issues for SAR Target Tracking and Identification," EuroFusion 99, Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK, Oct 5-7 1999, pp. 279-286.

312. E. P. Blasch and L. Hong, “Set theory Correlation Free Algorithm for HRRR Target Tracking,” National Symposium on Sensor and Data Fusion, JHU MD, May 1999.

313. E. P. Blasch, “Analysis of Physiological Associative Temporal Sensor Integration Architecture (PATSIA) for Multimodal Sensor Fusion,” National Symposium on Sensor and Data Fusion, JHU MD, May 1999.

314. E. P. Blasch, “SAR Information Exploitation Using an Information Filter Metric,” 7th ATRWG, Monterey, CA, March 1999.

315. E. P. Blasch, S. Alsing, and R. Bauer, “Comparison of bootstrap and prior probability synthetic data balancing method for SAR target recognition,” SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace/Defense Sim. & Control, Vol, 3721, Orlando, FL, 13-17 April 1999, pg. 740 – 747.

316. S. Alsing, E. P. Blasch, and R. Bauer, “Three-Dimensional Receiver Operator Characteristic (ROC) trajectory concepts for the Evaluation of Target Recognition algorithms faced with the Unknown target detection problem,” Proc. SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace/Defense Simulation and Control, Vol. 3718, Orlando, FL, 13-17 April 1999, pg. 449 – 458. - Selected for SPIE CD-ROM series, Vol 6: Automatic Target Recognition, December 1999.

317. E. P. Blasch and L. Hong, “Sensor Fusion Cognition using belief filtering for tracking and identification,” SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace/Defense Simulation & Control, ATR, Vol. 3719, Orlando, FL, April 1999, pp. 250 –259.

318. E. P. Blasch and J. Gainey, “Development of Emergent Processing Loops as a systems of systems concept,” SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace/Defense Simulation and Control, Vol. 3719, Orlando, FL, April 1999, pp. 186-195.

319. E. P. Blasch, “Information Processing using a feature association evidential learning network,” SPIE Int. Sym. On Aerospace Simulation & Control, App. & Science of Computational Intelligence, Orlando, FL, April 1999.

320. E. P. Blasch, M. Berraducci, and E. Culpepper. “Sensor Fusion of Radar and GPS/INS for Radar Jamming Mitigation.” Joint Service Data Exchange: Guidance, Nav., and Control, Anahiem, CA, Nov., 1998.

321. E. P. Blasch, “Biological Data Association for Combat Identification Using Belief Filters,” Joint Service Combat Identification Systems Conference, JHU APL, Laurel, MA, Nov 1998.

322. E. P. Blasch and J. Gainey Jr., “Sensor Integration for Security and Combat Identification,” Proceedings of Security Fusion Conference. Quebec City, CA, Nov 1998, pp. 63-71.

323. E. P. Blasch, “Biological Sensor Fusion for HCI Security Identification,” Joint Conference on Information Sciences. Vol. I, Durham, NC, Oct 1998, pp. 369 – 372.

324. E. P. Blasch and J. Gainey Jr., “Biological Data Association for Combat Target Identification,” Proceedings of National Sensor and Data Fusion Conference, Atlanta GA, April 1998, pp. 125 – 136.

325. E P. Blasch and J. Gainey Jr., “Physiologically-Motivated Fusion Architecture,” Proceedings of National Sensor and Data Fusion Conference (Open Session), Atlanta GA, April 1998, pp. 137 – 150.

326. E. P. Blasch and J. Gainey, Jr., “Physio-Associative Temporal Sensor Integration,” SPIE Int. Symp. On Aerospace Simulation & Control, App. and Science of Computational Intelligence, Vol. 3390. Orlando FL, April 1998, pp. 440 – 450.

327. E. P. Blasch, “Multiresolutional Distributed Filtering and Prediction for sensor integration,” Proc. SPIE Int. Symp. On Aerospace/Defense Simulation and Control, Wavelet App. , Vol. 3391. Orlando, FL, April 1998, pp. 158-167.

328. E. P. Blasch and E. Culpepper, “Integrated INS and Adaptive Monopulse MUSIC for Targeting,” Proceedings of Electronic Protection Conference, Atlanta GA, October 1997, pp. 234-253.

329. E. P. Blasch, “Learning Attributes For Situational Awareness in the Landing of an Autonomous Aircraft,” Proceedings of the Digital Avionics Conference, San Diego, CA, October 1997, pp. 5.3.1 – 5.3.8.

330. E. P. Blasch, R. Malhotra, and S. Musick, “Using Reinforcement Learning for Target Search in Sensor Management,” Proceedings of National Sensor and Data Fusion Conf. Boston MA, April 1997, pp. 267 - 275.

331. E. P. Blasch, “Flexible Vision-Based Navigation System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles,” Mobile Robotics IX: SPIE’s International Symposium on Photonic Sensors and Controls for Commercial Applications, Proc. 2352, Boston, Ma. October 1994, pp. 58 - 67.

332. E. P. Blasch, E., M. Gordan, and D. Schrage, “Georgia Tech concurrent engineering methodology SUCCEED project description,” Proceedings of Education Design Conference. VA Inst. Tech, August 1994, pp. 45-52.

 

   Conference Poster/Slide Articles / Abstracts:

333. C. Yang, E. P. Blasch, P. Douville, and M. Miller, “Range-Doppler Imaging for Joint Tracking and ID of Maneuvering Targets,” ION GNC/MAS Workshop, 2010.

334. E. Blasch, R. Moses, D. Castanon, A. Willsky, and A. Hero, “Integrated Fusion, Performance Prediction, and sensor management for automatic target exploitation AFOSR MURI”, Int. Conf. on Information Fusion, 2007.

335. E. P. Blasch, “Image Fusion for Non-destructive Evaluation,” Image Fusion Conf., Washington, DC, 2003.

336. E. P. Blasch and S. Watamaniuk, “Perception of a Motion Direction after a Direction Change,” ARVO Conf., Ft Lauderdale, Fl , 2001.

337. E. P. Blasch and S. Watamaniuk, “Adaptive Multisensor Fusion Research,” Human Comp. Interface Conf., Dayton, OH, 1998, pp. 25-29.

338. E. Blasch, E. Culpepper, and J. Johnson, “Using an Adaptive INS, Monopulse MUSIC and STAP (AIMS) for Targeting,” IEEE RADAR Conference, Dallas, TX, May 1998, pp. 225-230.

339. E. Blasch, “Vision Research for Mobile Robots,” AI Seminar, Univ., of Wisconsin, May, 1996.

 

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1.     E. Blasch and E. Bosse –NATO IST-086 “C3I in Crisis, Emergency and Consequence Management” Symposium,  11-12 May 2009, Bucharest, Romania

2.     G. Seetharaman, A. Lakita, & E. Blasch– Special Issue IEEE Computer Magazine, 12/2006, DARPA Grand Challenge

3.     Eds. E. Lefebvre, (Tech Eds. P Valin and E. Blasch): Advances and Challenges in Multisensor Data and Information Processing - for Rapid and Robust Situation and Threat Assessment, IOS Press, 2007.

4.     E. P. Blasch, Mark Oxley, G. Seetharaman, and M. Eismann (Eds.) SPIE GLPS 06  Automatic target exploitation and fusion Applications Proceedings.

5.     E. P. Blasch, editor, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Information Fusion (Fusion05). ISIF, IEEE, AES, July 2005,.Fusion 05 Proceedings.

6.     E. P. Blasch and Mark Oxley (Eds.) SPIE GLPS 04  Automatic target recognition Applications Proceedings.

7.     E. P. Blasch (Ed) Fusion 99 Proceedings.

 

 

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