Large Dynamic Range Radar Cross Section Parallel Tracking.

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Abstract:

Maintaining radar track of small targets in close proximity to much larger targets was the primary thrust of the Large Dynamic Range LDR program. Environmental factors and phenomenology associated with the RF tracking problem were explored to determine discriminants that could enhance the tracking performance. An RCS modeling technique was developed and verified against existing known models so the co-target interference phenomena could be simulated in a VAX computer. Six specific methods were studied and algorithms developed to determine the best method for reducing the co-target interference. An additional effect of the co-target interference phenomenology was discovered that may improve the detection process. The algorithms were employed in a tracking simulation to determine their relative performance. A future study to verify the results of the LDR program by physical measurement is recommended.

Author(s):
Doan, Larry ; Day, Patrick A. ; Brovko, Oleg
Author Organization(s):
HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO LOS ANGELES CA RADAR SYSTEMS GROUP
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. Jul 89-Nov 91,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA304014
Pagination:
0190

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RL*-TR-95-212
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F30602-89-C-0126
Task Number(s):
17
Project Number(s):
4506
Monitor Series:
TR-95-212, RL*
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.3_Processing and Exploitation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy; Microelectronics; Space
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*RADAR TRACKING, *RADAR CROSS SECTIONS, ALGORITHMS, SIMULATION, MEASUREMENT, METHODOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTS, DETECTION, MODELS, PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, TRACKING, TARGETS, PARALLEL ORIENTATION, RADIOFREQUENCY, DYNAMIC RANGE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
PE62702F, WURL450617OF
Report Date:
1995 Oct 01