Multitarget detection and localization method for bistatic MIMO radar

In this paper, we present a scheme of detection and localization of multiple targets in the same range cell using two transmitters bistatic MIMO radar. The signal model is constructed by means of the rotational factor produced by transmiter. Based on the signal model, canonical correlation test (CCT) method is extended directly to determine the number of targets. Furthermore, a close form solution for localization the multiple targets is presented via ESPRIT. The direction of arrivals (DOAs) and direction of departures (DODs) of the targets can be solved and paired automatically. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the methods.