The Determination of Glint for a Complex Radar Target. Volume 2

Abstract

The unclassified glint literature is described and discussed, with particular emphasis on applications of diversity. A computerimplemented model based upon the concept of coherent summation of contributions from independent scattering complexes is developed. The application of the model is illustrated using synthesized scattering patterns. Data processing techniques for frequency and space diversity are investigated with the model. The results indicate a significant reduction in RMS glint error is possible by the appropriate use of diversity techniques.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 24, 1969
Accession Number
AD0857647

Entities

People

  • Edward R. Graf
  • Robert J. Sims

Organizations

  • Auburn University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Automatic Gain Control
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Doppler Effect
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Frequency Diversity
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Probability Distributions
  • Radar Equipment
  • Radar Targets
  • Scattering
  • Waveforms

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space