The TSAR Search and Track Computer.
Abstract
This report summarizes work done to provide a control computer for a proposed time scanned array radar (TSAR). The radar is a long range surveillance and tracking radar steered in one coordinate by modifying the signal. This effort resulted in the selection of a minimum cost minicomputer and providing many of the key programs to drive the radar. A General Automation SPC 16/65 was selected as the mini after a tradeoff of several similar types. The computer was purchased and found to be very satisfactory. The software developed provides a scheduler, a search pattern and up to ten simultaneous tracks. The elliptical search fence is scanned in 2.33 seconds. The time to search increases to 3.5 seconds with six simultaneous tracks. A target simulator was also provided. Lost track and power tailoring algorithms were also studied.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA005675
Entities
People
- Henry M. Halpern
- Leonard Weinberg
- Richard J. Smith