Accession Number:

ADA067103

Title:

A Gaussian Noise Analysis of the 'Pseudo-Coherent Discriminant

Descriptive Note:

Technical note

Corporate Author:

MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Stovall, Robert E.

Report Date:

1978-12-29

Pagination or Media Count:

26.0

Abstract:

The Pseudo-Coherent Discriminant for radar detection of fixed targets in ground clutter is investigated. Performance, of the technique in Gaussian noise interference is analyzed and compared with Marcums results for square law detection of a steady signal.

Descriptors:

• *RADAR TARGET DESIGNATORS
• *TARGET DISCRIMINATION
• COHERENCE
• GAUSSIAN NOISE
• PHASE STUDIES
• PROBABILITY DENSITY FUNCTIONS
• RADAR CLUTTER
• SIGNAL PROCESSING
• STATIONARY

Subject Categories:

• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE