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Chinese Journal of Information Fusion, Volume 2, Issue 2, 2025: 100-111

Open Access | Research Article | 12 April 2025
Dynamic Target Association Algorithm for Unknown Models and Strong Interference
1 Research Institute of Information Fusion, Naval Aviation University, Yantai 264001, China
* Corresponding Authors: Xiangqi Gu, [email protected] ; Wei Xiong, [email protected]
Received: 01 March 2025, Accepted: 18 March 2025, Published: 12 April 2025  
Abstract
To address the performance degradation of traditional data association algorithms caused by unknown target motion models, environmental interference, and strong maneuvering behaviors in complex dynamic scenarios, this paper proposes an innovative fusion algorithm that integrates reinforcement learning and deep learning. By constructing a policy network that combines Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) memory units and reinforcement learning dynamic decision-making, a dynamic prediction model for "measurement-target" association probability is established. Additionally, a hybrid predictor incorporating Bayesian networks and multi-order curve fitting is designed to formulate the reward function. To tackle practical interference, a dynamic ring gate screening mechanism and a trajectory consistency-based error correction module are developed, effectively suppressing clutter interference and enabling autonomous correction of association errors. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method significantly improves association accuracy in high-noise environments compared to traditional algorithms, enhancing robustness in complex unknown scenarios.

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Dynamic Target Association Algorithm for Unknown Models and Strong Interference

Keywords
data association
motion model
LSTM
Bayesian networks

Data Availability Statement
Data will be made available on request.

Funding
This work was supported without any funding.

Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest. 

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Gu, X., Ding, Z., Xia, S., & Xiong, W. (2025). Dynamic Target Association Algorithm for Unknown Models and Strong Interference. Chinese Journal of Information Fusion, 2(2), 100–111. https://doi.org/10.62762/CJIF.2025.986522

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