AN EFFICIENCY FUNCTION FOR RATING MECHANICAL SCAN-TRACK RADARS
Abstract
A function, (P sub d), introduced in ESD-TDR-63-292, is derived as a measure of effectiveness in rating certain mechanical scan-track radar configurations in the joint performance two operational requirements. These are: (1) confirmation, i.e., acquisition and tracking of objects (missiles and/ or satellites) detected by collocated surveillance radars, and (2) scanning, i. e., providing additional surveillance coverage for a missile threat in a sector not searched by the collocated surveillance radars. We are mainly interested in the application of the P sub d function to the problems of selecting a radar for BMEWS Site II service. It is thought, however, that the function would be of general interest to others with similar problems of selection under joint operating constraints.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0614477
Entities
People
- James W. Mcginn Jr.
Organizations
- MITRE Corporation