The Detectability of a Mine Using Replica Correlation (RC) and Echo-Echo Correlation (EEC)

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Abstract:

The detectability of a small target by means of active sonar must be discussed in terms of waveform characteristics and the signal processing used to extract the echo from interference. This report presents the target signature of a mine for large bandwidth-time product BT waveforms, and discusses the losses suffered when the echo is processed by Replica Correlation RC and Echo-Echo Correlation EEC. It is shown that RC splitting losses increase with bandwidth, while EEC losses are relatively independent of bandwidth and are much lower than RC losses. The detectability of this mine for a given scenario of false alarm rate, number of beams, sonar platform motion, and processing type is also included.

Author(s):
Green, M. D.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL OCEAN SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
Descriptive Note:
Research rept. Dec 1979-Mar 1880
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA086825
Pagination:
0045

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NOSC/TR-535
Task Number(s):
S0239AS
Project Number(s):
S0239
Monitor Series:
NOSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SONAR SOUND ANALYZERS, *SIGNAL PROCESSING, DATA REDUCTION, ACOUSTIC SIGNATURES, SONAR PULSES, CORRELATION TECHNIQUES, SONAR ECHOES, TARGET ECHOES, TARGET STRENGTH, UNDERWATER MINES, SONAR TARGETS, MINE DETECTION, TARGET SIGNATURES, REPLICAS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Acoustic Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
ACTIVE SONAR, ECHO ECHO CORRELATION, REPLICA CORRELATION, DETECTABILITY
Report Date:
1980 Apr 01