Title :
Multistatic ambiguity function - A tool for waveform selection in distributed radar systems
Author :
Bradaric, Ivan ; Capraro, Gerard T. ; Wicks, Michael C.
Author_Institution :
Capraro Technol., Inc., Utica, NY
Abstract :
The multistatic ambiguity function has been proposed as a tool for analyzing and designing multistatic radar systems. It was demonstrated through previous examples that multistatic radar system performances (e.g. probability of detection, range and velocity resolution) can be improved by shaping the multistatic ambiguity function through waveform selection, sensor positioning and adequate weighting of different receivers. In this work we study P3, P4 and Frank polyphase codes when applied in multistatic radar systems and illustrate the significance of adequate waveform selection.
Keywords :
radar receivers; radar signal processing; waveform analysis; Frank polyphase code; P3 polyphase code; P4 polyphase code; distributed radar system; multistatic ambiguity function; radar receiver; sensor positioning; waveform selection; Force sensors; Geometry; Guidelines; Laboratories; Performance evaluation; Radar detection; Sensor fusion; Sensor systems; Signal processing; Transmitters;
Conference_Titel :
Waveform Diversity and Design Conference, 2009 International
Conference_Location :
Kissimmee, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2970-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2971-4
DOI :
10.1109/WDDC.2009.4800311
