The Theory of Signal Detectability: Extension to Optimum Arrays.
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to further the theory of signal detectability as applied to systems employing an array of sensors. The specific approach is to make use of optimal space-time likelihood ratio processing for signals which have varying degrees of uncertainty associated with them. A specific type of spatially correlated noise field is incorporated in the model. Optimum receiver structures and their detection performance are derived for far field signal sources of known direction in spatially correlated noise when the signal waveform is either known or uncertain. Optimum receiver structures are derived for detecting active targets of uncertain direction in spatially correlated noise and passive targets of uncertain direction in spatially uncorrelated noise. Optimum receivers and their performance are computed for noise fields with statistics which are a function of space and time. Optimum receiver structures and their performance are computed for moving targets. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0780241
Entities
People
- Stanley L. Adams
Organizations
- Duke University