RESULTS OF APPLYING THE INFORMATION GATHERING CAPABILITIES OF ACCELERATION AND VELOCITY SIGNAL PROCESSING TO HF RADAR
Abstract
An acceleration and velocity processor is capable of acceleration and velocity matching target signals over a multisecond integration period. Real time operation is achievable with full processing capability for missile as well as aircraft-type targets. Results are shown for two Polaris missiles launched down the Eastern Test Range and an Athena launched from Green River, Utah. Velocity vs time records of the launch phase are shown where the velocity resolution is 0.36 cps and the signal processing gain is about 25.5 db. Targets appear as discrete narrow tracks many seconds long. Tracks of burning stages, spent stages, and nose fairings are shown. Diffuse exhaust targets may also be recorded if desired and an example is shown. Amplitude vs time records are also shown. Acceleration and range data are also available but only range vs time is shown. The matched spectral bandwidth and amplitude behavior of these targets have also been determined. Frequency analyses of selected targets are shown which reveal the bandwidths and amplitude of these signals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 21, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0383352
Entities
People
- Garold K. Jensen
- James E. Mcgeogh
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory