It is shown that is possible to detect airborne targets from an orbiting radar using the low-frequency signal modulation caused by multipath interference. This method is effectively independent of target velocity and can therefore detect targets which are below the minimum detectable velocity limits of Doppler- or displaced phase center antenna (DPCA)-based radars, and also can provide a direct measurement of target height. It is suggested that multipath modulation could be used in conjunction with a velocity-sensing system such as Doppler or DPCA. The two systems used together would provide a greater probability of target detection, and better facilities for target classification, then either system on its own.


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    Title :

    Detection of airborne targets by a space-based radar using multipath interference


    Additional title:

    DEtektion von Luftzielen mit einem Weltraum-basierten Radar mit Mehrweg-Interferenzen


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 1 Quelle




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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