Abstract: A method and device are disclosed for recognizing a target (T) among a plurality of n known targets Ti (with i=1, 2, 3, . . . , n).According to the invention, by direct examination of said target (T) to be recognized and from first values (Cki) representative of a plurality of p recognition criteria Ck (with k=1, 2, 3, . . . , p), at least p third values (pCk(Ti)) are established representative of the probabilities that, for each recognition criterion (Ck), the target (T) to be recognized is each of said known targets (Ti); and said third values associated with the same known target (Ti) are merged while taking into account second values (PCk(Ti)) representative of the probabilities that a target (Ti) is recognized, in so far as criterion Ck is concerned, when it is examined so as to obtain n fourth values (p(Ti)), each of which is representative of the probability that the target to be recognized is one of the known targets (Ti).

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-target guiding system for missile, wherein it is provided with an electronic scanning antenna; it effects a classification of the targets by order of priority and orients the missile by controlling the control surfaces towards the target of highest priority. During classification, the system causes the direction of advance of said missile to vary in order to maintain said targets in its domain of action for as long as possible.