EVOLUTION OF MULTIPLE RANGE-GATE VIDEO PROCESSORS FOR COMBAT SURVEILLANCE RADAR SYSTEMS.

Abstract

Video processors employing multiple range-gated filter channels have greatly increased the information rate of MTI combat surveillance radars. A video processor, MINIVIP, employs 500 range channels. This equipment is adaptable to most combat surveillance radars. Subclutter visibilities are in excess of 40 db. An investigation which followed evaluation of the MINIVIP indicated that the size and weight could be reduced by employing simpler, more effective filters. A video processor is incorporated in the display kit of short-range combat surveillance Radar Set AN/PPS-5. This equipment employs 50 range channels. A visual display kit containing 50 range channels and a B-type display is being built for long-range combat surveillance Radar Set AN/TPS-25. An improved-version video processor called an Automatic Detection and Display Equipment for MTI (ADDEM) is being built. Each of ten range channels contains ten band-pass filters, which cover the audio spectrum. Moving target information is presented on B-type and Doppler displays.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0489686

Entities

People

  • Stanley W. Graveline

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Surveillance
  • Detection
  • Moving Targets
  • Navigational Aids
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Radar
  • Radar Equipment
  • Surveillance
  • Surveillance Radar

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Software Engineering