Abstract
In this paper, basic results on distributed detection are reviewed. In particular, we consider the parallel and the serial architectures in some detail and discuss the decision rules obtained from their optimization based on the Neyman–Pearson (NP) criterion and the Bayes formulation. For conditionally independent sensor observations, the optimality of the likelihood ratio test (LRT) at the sensors is established. General comments on several important issues are made including the computational complexity of obtaining the optimal solutions, the design of detection networks with more general topologies, and applications to different areas.
Recommended Citation
Viswanathan, Ramanarayanan and Varshney, Pramod K. "Distributed Detection With Multiple Sensors: Part I—Fundamentals." (Jan 1997).
Comments
Published in Viswanathan, R., & Varshney, P.K. (1997). Distributed detection with multiple sensors: I. Fundamentals. Proceedings of the IEEE, 85(1), 54-63. doi: 10.1109/5.554208 ©1997 IEEE. Personal use of this material is permitted. However, permission to reprint/republish this material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution to servers or lists, or to reuse any copyrighted component of this work in other works must be obtained from the IEEE. This material is presented to ensure timely dissemination of scholarly and technical work. Copyright and all rights therein are retained by authors or by other copyright holders. All persons copying this information are expected to adhere to the terms and constraints invoked by each author's copyright. In most cases, these works may not be reposted without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.