Optimal Target t Designation Techniques

Studies of signal processing techniques are presented for achieving optimal autonomous acquisition of stationary targets located in a moderately intense nonhomogeneous radar ground clutter background. The process of target acquisition comprises three basic functions: 1) target detection, 2) target s...

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Published inIEEE transactions on aerospace and electronic systems Vol. AES-17; no. 5; pp. 676 - 684
Main Author Novak, Leslie M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.09.1981
Subjects
Clutter
Laboratories
Millimeter wave radar
Missiles
Object detection
Radar detection
Radar signal processing
Radar tracking
Sensor systems
Target tracking
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ISSN0018-9251
DOI10.1109/TAES.1981.309099

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Summary:Studies of signal processing techniques are presented for achieving optimal autonomous acquisition of stationary targets located in a moderately intense nonhomogeneous radar ground clutter background. The process of target acquisition comprises three basic functions: 1) target detection, 2) target selection or designation, and 3) reacquiring the target for tracking. It is the second of these functions, i.e., autonomous designation of a target, that is the subject of this discussion. Theoretical analyses and predictions of the probability of correct target designation for two acquisition search methods are presented and compared with results achieved using real radar imagery.
ISSN:0018-9251
DOI:10.1109/TAES.1981.309099