Marine target classification and parameter estimation using Forward Scattering Radar

In this paper a possible original method for rough classification of marine target, through estimation of the velocity and linear size of moving sea objects using Forward Scattering Radar (FSR) system is present. The target velocity and size are estimated by cross-correlation between instantaneous frequencies of the input signal and the predefined reference signal. The estimation algorithm is tested on the base of real experimental signal from the boat moving with a given velocity, that have been obtained by the team from Birmingham University using Forward Scattering Radar.