Recent developments on target tracking problems: A review

Recent progresses in the target tracking technology have changed current unmanned systems into a realistic substitute to the conventional tracking systems. In this paper, existing algorithms on target tracking for both aerial and underwater application scenario are classified based on the active and passive modes of target tracking. These algorithms are analysed and compared in the form of mode, tracking technology and respective validation algorithm available in the literature. From this survey, the future directions and major challenges are edged to obtain higher level of tracking performance. • In this paper, algorithms on target tracking for aerial and underwater application scenario are classified based on the active and passive modes of target tracking. • These algorithms are analysed and compared in the form of mode, tracking technology and respective validation available in the literature. • This review work may be helpful for the researcher in finding out the recent tracking algorithms together for aerial and underwater applications. • Future aspects of the work in the respective area have been highlighted.