Uncertainty Propagation and the Fano Based Infromation Theoretic Method: A Radar Example
Abstract
This report contains work performed under AFOSR Lab Task 10RY08C0R. The Fano equality is joined with the data-processing inequality to develop a theory model for component level trade studies within radar signature exploitation systems. Entropy is used to represent propagating uncertainty within an information channel. Measures are developed to identify information flow bottlenecks within an information loss budget. The propagating effects of various sources of uncertainty on system performance are characterized. Numerical computation of entropic estimates on high dimensional signature processes are explored for risk-based design methods. Methods are demonstrated on a radar example.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA613829
Entities
People
- John A. Cortese
- John A. Malas
- Patricia A. Ryan
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory