DIGITAL CORRELATOR STUDY

Abstract

This report includes: waveform identification using digital techniques, by Edward J. Farrell. 2 Oct 62 (Rept. no. EF 2459-35)A systems design study of a digital correlator for waveform recognition purposes has produced a practical design for hardware implementation of waveform classification as outlined in the original contract. Two approaches to the correlation problem, referred to as the sum-of products and the least-squared- difference methods, were investigated. With appropriate normalization the sum- of-products method and the least-squared-difference method can both be used for target classification. Latter method has following advantages over former: more economical to implement, less time required to identify a given return, compensation for changes in the noise level and for certain a priori information, and analytical justification. Comparisons are made of several designs based upon the different parameters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0296216

Entities

Organizations

  • Sperry Corporation

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors

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  • Abstracts
  • Amplitude
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Correlators
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Identification
  • Navy
  • Probability
  • Recognition
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Systems Engineering
  • Waveforms
  • Waves

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  • Engineering

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
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