An algorithm for the localization of multiple interfering sperm whales using multi-sensor time difference of arrival.

@article{Baggenstoss2011AnAF,
  title={An algorithm for the localization of multiple interfering sperm whales using multi-sensor time difference of arrival.},
  author={Paul M. Baggenstoss},
  journal={The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America},
  year={2011},
  volume={130 1},
  pages={
          102-12
        }
}
  • P. Baggenstoss
  • Published 19 July 2011
  • Computer Science
  • The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
In this paper an algorithm is described for the localization of individual sperm whales in situations where several near-by animals are simultaneously vocalizing. The algorithm operates on time-difference of arrival (TDOA) measurements observed at sensor pairs and assumes no prior knowledge of the TDOA-whale associations. In other words, it solves the problem of associating TDOAs to whales. The algorithm is able to resolve association disputes where a given TDOA measurement may fit to more than… 
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