ANTENNA PROCESSING FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION MAPPING,
Abstract
Synthesis techniques based on decision theoretic criteria are derived that lead to optimum antenna processing systems for high-resolution mapping. The techniques are applicable to both clutter mapping and signal mapping. It is shown that signal mapping discriminates against clutter in favor of cultural objects. The map is presented in terms of the amplitude, phase, and location of centers of reflection, where the latter constitute the principal returns from a resolution element. Such a map will yield more useful information than a simple amplitude-squared, or intensity, map. An experimental system, synthesized by decision theoretic techniques, resolved two elements with an accuracy on the order of 1/4 beamwidth at reasonable signal-to-noise ratios--a factor of 4 improvement over conventional systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0665127
Entities
People
- A. A. Ksienski
- G. O. Young
Organizations
- Hughes Aircraft Company