Application of ADAPT to Quick Look Classification of Composite Radar Signatures

Abstract

The ADAPT Computer Programs (a series of empirical analysis programs based on the concept that pattern recognition and regression analysis should be preceded by a reduction in the dimensionality based on the Karhunen-Loeve expansion) were applied to composite radar signatures of two classes of targets to develop and study classification laws and mechanisms for separating the two classes. The analysis showed that the 10 pulse signatures were adequate for the classifications desired and illustrated several mechanisms for classifications based on the differences in the characteristics of the means of the two classes. The analysis also showed that the most effective classification scheme for separating the two types of targets was based on the significantly greater variation observed in the second class of targets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA004206

Entities

People

  • Herbert E. Hunter

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cooperation
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Radar Signatures
  • Recognition
  • Regression Analysis

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  • Neural Network Machine Learning.
  • Statistical inference.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML