Programmable radar signal processor for a multi function radar

The programmable radar signal processor caters for a multi-function radar performing the major functions of target surveillance and track. This paper describes a high performance multiprocessor DSP based solution for a real time radar signal processing application . A parallel DSP system that can run radar signal processing algorithms in real time, is made available whose computing power can be harnessed through specific software tools developed for the application. This scheme has been successfully implemented for a multi function phased array radar which can detect and track high speed and low RCS targets with high gain and accuracy.