An IF (Intermediate Frequency) Clutter Signal Generator for the DREO EW (Electronic Warfare) Engagement Simulation Facility

Abstract

This report describes the implementation of an intermediate frequency (IF) radar clutter generator. The generator provides signals for the monopulse tracking radar which forms part of the Electronic Warfare Engagement Simulation Facility at the Defence Research Establishment Ottawa. Land clutter signals with log-normal, Weibull and exponential spatial amplitude distributions are produced, as well as exponential sea clutter signals. Fluctuating clutter from wind blown scatterers is modelled using narrowband amplitude modulation. Clutter induced angle tracking errors are also represented. The report describes the major clutter mechanisms relevant to noncoherent radars in low grazing angle scenarios. The hardware and equations used in modelling are described, and the report presents envelope detected waveform plots and histograms. This work has applications in accurate modelling of radar performance in low-altitude engagements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA180293

Entities

People

  • Geoffrey A. Wardle

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Anechoic Chambers
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Doppler Effect
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Electronic Counter Countermeasures
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Fire Control Radar
  • Frequency Agility
  • Ground Clutter
  • Jamming
  • Moving Target Indicator Radar
  • Radar Countermeasures
  • Random Variables
  • Signal Generators

Readers

  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Statistical inference.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics