Fast moving target detection in sea clutter using non-coherent X-band radar

The effect of antenna rotation speed on detecting a fast moving target in sea clutter using a non-coherent X-band radar is studied. The scan-to scan integration is applied using the sigma S6 radar processor. A helicopter (HELO) is used as a fast moving target by mimicking a landing approach to an offshore platform. The radar data was recorded using two X-band radars with horizontal polarized antennas. The two radars were installed on a mobile platform to record the data simultaneously at Cape Spear, Newfoundland. The experimental results show the performance of scan-to-scan integration process at two antenna rotation speeds for a fast moving target.