Optimal Target Identification via Adaptive Radar Transmission

Abstract

This paper investigates the optimization of both single and full polarization radar transmission waveforms to maximize target identification discrimination. This theory is applied to the discrimination of the T-72 and M1 battle tanks based upon simulated target frequency response data. Significant performance improvement in identification is obtained using an optimized transmission waveform over that of a standard chirped pulse.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA405569

Entities

People

  • Anne C. Odom
  • David A. Garren
  • J. S. Goldstein
  • Michael K. Osborn
  • S. U. Pillai

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aspect Angle
  • Autocorrelation
  • Detection
  • Echoes
  • Energy
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Frequency Response
  • Identification
  • Noise
  • Polarization
  • Power Spectra
  • Radar Signatures
  • Target Detection
  • Target Echoes
  • Very High Frequency
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.