DocumentCode
3193453
Title
Multi pulse sweep system-a new generation radar system
Author
Isaksen, P.A. ; Løvli, E.
Author_Institution
MPS Int. AS, Norway
fYear
1997
fDate
14-16 Oct 1997
Firstpage
145
Lastpage
149
Abstract
Multi pulse sweep-MPS is a technique that significantly improves navigational radar detection performance in clear and under adverse weather conditions. MPS utilises the advantages of frequency diversity by combining two or more conventional radar transceivers through a common antenna. Results from computer simulations show typically 40-60% track initiation range improvement compared to conventional radar in moderate to heavy rain clutter (10-80 mm/h)
Keywords
search radar; antenna; computer simulations; frequency diversity; multipulse sweep system; navigational radar detection performance; radar system; radar transceivers; rain clutter; search radar; track initiation range; weather conditions;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
iet
Conference_Titel
Radar 97 (Conf. Publ. No. 449)
Conference_Location
Edinburgh
ISSN
0537-9989
Print_ISBN
0-85296-698-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1049/cp:19971649
Filename
629111
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