Accession Number:

ADD002850

Title:

Spectrum-Shape Discriminating On/Off Target Indicator.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Katz,Joel
• Pousson,James R.

Report Date:

1976-06-22

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

The patent relates to a spectrum-shaped discriminating onoff target indicator which indicates if a signal simultaneously meets prescribed conditions on power level and spectrum shape. Signal power level and spectrum width are simultaneously measured and a DC logic output is obtained only for input signals which have a signal-to-noise ratio equal to, or higher than a preset minimum level though the signal noise bandwidth meets the prescribed conditions.

Descriptors:

• *Target discrimination
• *Patents
• Power levels
• Target strength
• Spectrum signatures
• Signal to noise ratio

Subject Categories:

• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE