Title :
Waveform analysis for high-frequency FMICW radar
Author :
Khan, R.H. ; Mitchell, D.K.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Cold Ocean Resources Eng., Memorial Univ. of Newfoundland, St. John´´s, Nfld., Canada
fDate :
10/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Describes the waveform analysis for an experimental long-range high-frequency radar system with a design capability for over-the-horizon detection of ocean surface targets up to 400 km from shore with a range resolution of 400 m. Motivated by the need to maximise the transmitter duty cycle in order to detect long-range targets, the radar is based on a frequency modulated interrupted continuous wave (FMICW) type waveform. The interrupt sequence, which is necessary for a high power monostatic operation, complicates the analysis of the radar performance in terms of the ambiguity function (AF). The paper analyses the range dependent AF of FMICW waveforms and proposes practical interrupt sequences for the synthesis of desired AFs
Keywords :
frequency modulation; oceanographic techniques; radar applications; radar systems; radar theory; waveform analysis; 400 km; HF radar; ambiguity function; environmental measurements; frequency modulated interrupted continuous wave; high power monostatic operation; high-frequency FMICW radar; icebergs; interrupt sequence; long-range targets; ocean surface targets; over-the-horizon detection; radar performance; range resolution; transmitter duty cycle; waveform analysis;
Journal_Title :
Radar and Signal Processing, IEE Proceedings F
