Abstract :
This paper develops a new, simple, general analytical method for optimizing the detection performance of a radar. The method applies to any target fluctuation model, any pulse integration type (coherent, noncoherent, or mixed coherent/noncoherent), and any number of pulses integrated. The method provides long-missing insight into the optimization of detection performance and guidelines for efficient detection design. The results obtained provide a firm theoretical basis for the commonly accepted empirical rule-of-thumb of providing nominally 13 dB of signal-to-noise ratio to obtain efficient detection.
Keywords :
optimisation; probability; radar detection; average radar search power; coherent pulse integration; cumulative detection probability; mixed coherent/noncoherent pulse integration; noncoherent pulse integration; radar detection performance optimization; signal-to-noise ratio; target fluctuation model; Acoustic sensors; Acoustic signal detection; Envelope detectors; Fluctuations; Optical sensors; Pulse compression methods; Pulse shaping methods; Radar detection; Signal to noise ratio; Sonar detection;
