Moving Target Recognition (MTR)
Abstract
The Moving Target Recognition (MTR) program seeks to enable the use of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors to detect, track, image, and automatically recognize moving ground targets within an area of interest. SAR sensors provide the capability to detect and identify high-value targets in all weather conditions but only when the targets are stationary due to limitations in traditional SAR processing. Ground moving target indicator (GMTI) radars are capable of detecting and tracking moving targets, but they cannot form recognizable images of targets. MTR will overcome the limitations of traditional SAR and improves the operational utility of widely deployed SAR sensors on many different types of platforms. The recognition capability enables new concepts of operation for maintaining persistent custody of high-value targets on the move. Unlike GMTI, which loses custody if the track is broken due to terrain or other factors, MTR-enabled SAR sensors are able to tolerate coverage gaps by reacquiring and reestablishing identification of the moving targets. Technology developed under MTR will transition to the Services.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 3ee9aaa6e49440d1f23c904957f05508
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