A novel algorithm of coherent integration for moving target detection

The problem of detecting moving targets which migrate between rang cells is considered. The traditional MTD method can not effectively integrate the energy of targets, because it integrates multi-pulse in the same range cell in a CPI. This paper introduces a novel algorithm of coherent integration for moving target detection (MTCI), which is calculated along the track of the moving target. A mathematical formula of MTCI algorithm is derived based on the signal model of a moving target in Chirp Radar. The integrating results of MTCI and MTD methods in the Gaussian white noise background are also compared. A Monte Carlo simulation has been performed to evaluate the detecting performance of MTCI algorithm, and the detection curves are also given.