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Sensors and Materials, Volume 38, Number 7(4) (2026)
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https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6192
Published: July 31, 2026

AI Agent Framework for Maritime Surveillance Using Electro-optical Targeting Systems [PDF]

Ki-Woon Yeun and Yun-Soo Choi

(Received November 27, 2025; Accepted July 6, 2026)

Keywords: maritime surveillance, electro-optical targeting system, EO/IR, large language model, AI agent

The Electro-optical Targeting System (EOTS) performs detection, tracking, and identification of maritime and aerial targets using EO/IR sensors. However, in maritime surveillance environments, operators must manually configure workflows such as multisensor control and detection or tracking parameter settings, which requires considerable time and manpower and hinders rapid response. To overcome these limitations, in this study, we propose an EOTS-AI Agent framework based on a large language model (LLM). The proposed framework interprets and analyzes natural language queries from maritime surveillance operators, autonomously selects appropriate tools, and executes tasks step by step while providing an intuitive and efficient natural language interface. The results demonstrate that the proposed framework reduces operator workload and enables rapid, multicondition detection and tracking, thereby significantly improving the efficiency and reliability of maritime surveillance operations.

Corresponding author: Yun-Soo Choi


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Ki-Woon Yeun and Yun-Soo Choi, AI Agent Framework for Maritime Surveillance Using Electro-optical Targeting Systems, Sens. Mater., Vol. 38, No. 7, 2026, p. 4259-4276.



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