Radar Identification of Naval Vessels.

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Abstract:

This annual report summarizes research efforts on Contract N00014-76-C-1079 for the period 15 September, 1976 to 15 September 1977. An investigation of the feasibility of extending an existing radar target identification scheme to the case of naval vessels is reported. The existing scheme is based on the complex natural resonances of a target associated with transient responses synthesized from multiple frequency scattering data. To this end, multiple frequency scattering data of good model targets of various vessel classes in a simulated ocean environment are reported. From these data special target response waveforms are generated and natural resonances extracted. Results are given showing the identification potential of both the response waveforms and the complex natural resonances. In a concluding section recommendations are made for a logical continuation of the research effort. Author

Author(s):
Moffatt, D. L. ; Rhoads, C. M.
Author Organization(s):
OHIO STATE UNIV COLUMBUS ELECTROSCIENCE LAB
Descriptive Note:
Annual rept.,
Pagination:
0116

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ESL-784558-1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-76-C-1079
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*NAVAL VESSELS, *IDENTIFICATION, *RADAR SIGNATURES, MEASUREMENT, SCATTERING, RESONANCE SCATTERING, REFLECTIVITY, MATCHED FILTERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
Natural resonances, Multiple frequency scattering
Report Date:
1977 Dec 01