ELINT Signal Processing Using Choi-Williams Distribution on Reconfigurable Computers for Detection and Classification of LPI Emitters

Abstract

This thesis documents the use of the SRC-6 Reconfigurable Computer for use in analyzing low probability of intercept (LPI) signals using the Choi-Williams distribution. The SRC-6 is a reconfigurable computer manufactured by SRC Computers, Inc. which allows the user to tailor both the software and the hardware to a specific task. This increases the speed at which the task can be accomplished making it useful for applications in electronic intelligence (ELINT). The Choi-Williams distribution is a mathematical technique that was first created using MATLAB and then converted to C code for use on the SRC-6. The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using a reconfigurable computer for ELINT applications and the timely detection and classification of LPI signals. This thesis is part of a larger study to use reconfigurable computers for the autonomous detection and classification of LPI signals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA486152

Entities

People

  • Teresa L. Upperman

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Carrier Frequencies
  • Classification
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Diagrams
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Intelligence
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Engineering
  • Kernel Functions
  • Signal Processing
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States

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