Frequency Diverse Target Scintillation for Target Classification Using Millimeter Wave Radar.
Abstract
The pehnomenon of target radar cross section dependence on transmitted frequency was investigated as a candidate technique for target classification. Over a frequency diverse bandwidth, the received signal amplitude will scintillate, and these scintillations can be analyzed to determine target characteristics. An experimental 94 GHz radar system was designed, built, and used to obtain experimental results for corner reflector targets. Theoretical computer simulations were developed and compared to the experimental data, and agreement was quite good, considering the radar system limitations. Some of the data was Fourier analyzed and compared with theoretical spectra. It was concluded that the reflex klystron used is not adequate to obtain data from complex targets. Suggestions for further research are given. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 18, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA111404
Entities
People
- Michael C. Schexnayder
- P. Martin Alexander
Organizations
- United States Army Aviation and Missile Command