Title :
Beam overlap impact on phased-array target detection
Author :
Fielding, John E.
Author_Institution :
Radian Corp., Austin, TX, USA
fDate :
4/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The impact of beam overlap on the probability of detection during a single scan of a phased-array volumetric scan radar is examined. Rectangular and triangular beam packing arrangements are considered. Beam positions near the beam most centered on the target are allowed to contribute to the detection process. The treatment of the impact of beam overlap on target detection for a phased array is consistent with the results that would be achieved by proper use of the search radar range equation
Keywords :
array signal processing; probability; radar theory; signal detection; beam overlap; phased-array target detection; phased-array volumetric scan radar; probability; rectangular beam packing; triangular beam packing; Antenna measurements; Directive antennas; Equations; Frequency measurement; Lattices; Object detection; Phase detection; Phased arrays; Probability; Pulse generation; Radar detection; Shape; Solids;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
