DocumentCode
1128959
Title
A Comparison of Logarithmic and Kth-Law Detectors
Author
Bales, C.W.
Author_Institution
Martin Marietta-Orlando, Box 5837, Orlando, FL 32805
Issue
4
fYear
1978
fDate
7/1/1978 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
693
Lastpage
696
Abstract
The output waveform of a logarithmic detector is statistically characterized for two inputs: a sinusoid and a Gaussian signal, each immersed in Gaussian noise. A detector output signal-to-noise ratio is introduced as a measure of quality for use in a comparison of logarithmic and Kth-law detectors. The signal-to-noise ratio, as defined, is intended for use in assessing radar tracking performance and in measurement applications.
Keywords
Envelope detectors; Gaussian noise; Narrowband; Radar detection; Radar tracking; Rician channels; Signal to noise ratio; Thin film transistors; Transfer functions; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9251
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAES.1978.308528
Filename
4102033
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