Beam-positioning radar systems utilising continuous scanning techniques

This paper describes the advantages that accrue from the use of an electronic beam-positioning radar system for both searching and tracking a complex target environment. It is also shown that the principal properties of such a system may be achieved using a radar system with transmitting and receiving beams scanning continuously at different rates. This technique results in the same power-distribution efficiency, but less efficient time utilisation, compared with an ideal beam-positioning radar.