Exact Performance Analysis of the Censored Mean-Level Detector in a Multiple-Target Environment,

Abstract

The censored mean-level detector (CMLD) is an alternative to the mean-level detector that achieves robust detection performance in a multiple-target environment by censoring several of the largest samples of the maximum-likelihood estimate of the background noise level. Here we derive exact expressions for the probability of detection of he CMLD in a multiple-target environment when a fixed number of Swerling II targets are present. The primary target is modelled by Swerling case II, and only single-pulse processing is analyzed. Optimization of the CMLD parameters is considered, and a comparison to other detectors is presented. Keywords include: Radar; Detection; and Multiple targets.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160349

Entities

People

  • J. A. Ritcey

Organizations

  • University of California, San Diego

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Background Noise
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Environment
  • Multiple Targets
  • Noise
  • Optimization
  • Probability
  • Targets

Readers

  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Statistical inference.