Clutter-Doppler Spectral Analysis for a Space-Based Radar

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Abstract:

The impact of worst-case, ionospheric scintillation on the clutter- Doppler spectrum is analyzed for a space-based radar that operates between 100 and 1300 MHz. Analytical expressions for the spectrum are derived for a narrow, Gaussian antenna beam. For normal system parameters, the analytical expressions, combined with data from the Defense Nuclear Agencys Wideband satellite experiment, are used to compare the relative significance of the components of the clutter-Doppler spread for a range cell and to obtain the clutter-Doppler spread over the antennas mainlobe. In addition, lower bounds are determined on the achievable reduction in the clutter-Doppler spread of a system.

Author(s):
Mokole, Eric L.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA236644
Pagination:
0042

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-9327
Project Number(s):
RA11W51
Monitor Series:
ONT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*IMPACT, CELLS, MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS, ANTENNAS, ANTENNA LOBES, ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS, IONOSPHERIC SCINTILLATION, BEAMS(RADIATION), SPACE BASED, NARROW BEAMS(RADIATION), PARAMETERS, RADAR EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment, Solid State Physics
Keyword(s):
*DOPPLER RADAR, *CLUTTER SPECTRUM, *IONOSPHERIC SCINTILLATION, DOPPLER EFFECT, MONOSTATIC RADAR, PE62111N, WU2559
Report Date:
1991 May 10