Title :
A Semi-Markov Process Model for Secondary Acquisition Systems
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Sunnyvale, Calif.
Abstract :
Secondary acquisition systems, which operate with the knowledge that a signal is present, are modeled by a transient semi-Markov process. The behavior of the model is analyzed, using system analysis, to define the parameters of the acquisition system which minimize average acquisition time. A simple example is analyzed in detail to provide insight into the model.
Keywords :
Additive noise; Gaussian noise; Laplace equations; Missiles; Particle measurements; Random variables; Signal detection; Signal processing; Surveillance; Time measurement;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1969.309817
