Title :
Analytic track solutions with range-dependent errors
Author :
Fitzgerald, R.J.
Author_Institution :
Raytheon Co., Bedford, MA
fDate :
1/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Analytic solutions are presented for track covariance matrices for exoatmospheric (disturbance-free) tracking with measurement errors proportional to a power of range. Also discussed is the use of segmented trajectories for cases in which the range power and other tracking parameters are piecewise constant
Keywords :
covariance matrices; measurement errors; piecewise constant techniques; radar tracking; smoothing methods; target tracking; tracking filters; analytic track solutions; chirp pulses; disturbance-free tracking; exoatmospheric tracking; linear FM; measurement errors; piecewise constant range power; pulse compression; range-dependent errors; segmented trajectories; thermal noise; track covariance matrices; Covariance matrix; Equations; Error analysis; Gravity; Position measurement; Pulse measurements; Radar tracking; Time measurement; Trajectory; Velocity measurement;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
