Title :
Theoretical analysis of the sequential lobing technique
Author_Institution :
Defence Sci. & Technol. Organ., Pyrmont, NSW, Australia
fDate :
1/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A theoretical analysis of the sequential lobing technique for target angle tracking is presented. The signal power received by each antenna beam is assumed to pass through a logarithmic amplifier. A rigorous statistical approach is adopted in the analysis for both non-fluctuating and fluctuating targets. Closed form expressions are derived for the normalized mean error and rms error of the angle estimate for Swerling 0, I, II, and III targets. Results are compared with those obtained using a simplified approach for the non-fluctuating target
Keywords :
beam steering; direction-of-arrival estimation; radar detection; radar theory; radar tracking; target tracking; tracking filters; RMS error; Swerling targets; angle estimate; antenna beam; closed form expressions; fluctuating targets; logarithmic amplifier; monopulse tracking; nonfluctuating targets; normalized mean error; rigorous statistical approach; sequential lobing technique; signal power; squint angle effect; target angle tracking; Australia; Directive antennas; Fluctuations; Goniometers; Power amplifiers; Radar tracking; Receiving antennas; Signal processing; Target tracking; Transmitting antennas;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
