ANALOG SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF REAL TIME ACCELERATION AND VELOCITY ANALYSIS OF MISSILE OR AIRCRAFT-TYPE TARGETS
Abstract
The over-all radar problem must be considered when determining the design of the signal processor in order to achieve optimum radar performance. The choice of signal processor type for a high frequency, over-the-horizon pulse doppler radar is one of particular importance because it must perform maximum signal enhancement to detect and observe very small signals buried in noise and simultaneously extract the maximum of target information. An acceleration and velocity signal processor that combines the features of multisecond coherent integration and spectral compression is capable of providing large signal-to-noise enhancement plus acceleration and velocity data of good resolution for either accelerating targets or constant velocity targets; and it is considered to be quite suitable for this application. A signal processor of this type may be implemented as an analog system by one of three alternate methods that are described, but one is preferred for expressed reasons. Consideration is given to backscatter rejection, memory requirements, and required parameter coverage and hardware.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 14, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0383154
Entities
People
- G. K. Jensen
- James E. Mcgeogh
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory