OPTIMAL FILTERING OF RADAR DATA.
Abstract
An optimal method of filtering radar data is analyzed and experimented. First the theoretical bases of Kalman's approach to filtering problems is presented. Then the suitability of its conclusions to the filtering of radar data is studied. The form for the filter needed in such a case is derived and, finally, a simulation is made attempting to show the real usefulness of Kalman's filter. It is concluded that the method considered presents a very promising set of features which may lead to advantageous practical use. The filtering process is based on the recurrent solution of matrix formulas. To accomplish a reasonably fast computation of the filtered values the solution was programmed in the FORTRAN language and run in a 1604 CDC computer. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0475226
Entities
People
- Carlos P. Simoes
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School