Stepped-frequency nonlinear radar simulation

Gregory J. Mazzaro, Kyle A. Gallagher, Anthony F. Martone, Ram M. Narayanan

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Abstract

RF electronic targets cannot be detected by traditional linear radar because their radar cross sections are much smaller than that of nearby clutter. One technology that is capable of separating RF electronic targets from clutter, however, is nonlinear radar. Presented in this paper is a combination of stepped-frequency ultra-wideband radar with nonlinear detection. By stepping the transmit frequency across an ultra-wide bandwidth and recording the amplitude and phase of the harmonic return signal, a nonlinear frequency response of the radar environment is constructed. An inverse Fourier transform of this response reveals the range to a nonlinear target.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationRadar Sensor Technology XVIII
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Print)9781628410143
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
EventRadar Sensor Technology XVIII - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: May 5 2014May 7 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9077
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Other

OtherRadar Sensor Technology XVIII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period5/5/145/7/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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