Design Factors in the Tuned Synthetic Aperture Radar.

Abstract

The frequency filters are implemented by applying the discrete Fourier transform to the returning radar pulses. Proper selection of the particular outputs at which a target appears at a given time is the function of a computer program, for which the theoretical foundations and program logic are developed in the report. The program can be used to determine the specific factors to be programmed for processing return data and for designing the actual processor. The results show typical memory and time requirements for laboratory test-bed and operational processors. Finally, a technique for reducing total memory required by reducing stored input data is described and developed. Tradeoffs between time and memory are discussed, and optimal operating point calculations are developed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA058780

Entities

People

  • John K. Schindler
  • Richard A. Luhrs

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Bandwidth
  • Clutter
  • Computations
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detection
  • Frequency
  • Moving Targets
  • Processing Equipment
  • Radar Pulses
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Target Detection
  • Test Beds
  • Time Intervals
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design