▎Distributed C2

Sensor Fusion

Combining multi-sensor data into a unified, higher-confidence track picture.

Definition

Sensor fusion combines radar, EO/IR, RF, and other sensor inputs into unified tracks, reducing ambiguity and increasing engagement quality. Fusion runs at multiple echelons — onboard a CCA, across a flight via teaming links, and at theater scale through C2 services — and is the bridge between raw sensing and decision-grade COP entries.

Reference attributes

Levels: Object, situation, threat (JDL model)

Related terms

Common Operating Picture (COP)
Single, shared, real-time view of the battlespace across echelons and partners.
Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC)
U.S. Navy system for fusing sensor tracks across ships and aircraft into a single composite track.

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