Title :
An adaptive multiscan processor for polarimetric radar
Author :
Brown, Russell ; Wang, Hong
Author_Institution :
Rome Lab., Griffiss AFB, NY, USA
Abstract :
A multiscan approach is presented for improvement of adaptive detection performance in dual polarized radar systems. The method provides both mean and covariance estimation of the polarization statistics of background clutter and interference. This work extends the concept of the coherent clutter map to include suppression of clutter fluctuations as well as the mean component. Optimum and adaptive performance of both single channel and dual polarized systems are analyzed and compared
Keywords :
electromagnetic wave polarisation; interference suppression; radar clutter; radar systems; signal detection; signal processing; adaptive detection performance; adaptive multiscan processor; adaptive performance; background clutter; clutter suppression; coherent clutter map; covariance estimation; dual polarized radar systems; interference; mean; optimum performance; polarimetric radar; polarization statistics; single channel systems; Doppler radar; Fluctuations; Laboratories; Polarization; Radar clutter; Radar detection; Radar polarimetry; Statistics; Surveillance; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 1994., Record of the 1994 IEEE National
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1438-7
DOI :
10.1109/NRC.1994.328105
