Velocity matched filtering/coherent integration of ultrawideband pulse trains

Author

Sego, Daniel J.

Author_Institution

Boeing Defense & Space Group, Seattle, WA, USA

fYear

1993

fDate

16-17 Jun 1993

Firstpage

191

Lastpage

195

Abstract

The development of optically activated semiconductor switches has advanced to the point where they are ready for implementation in radar systems. Extended detection range is possible when the switch is operated at high pulse repetition frequencies combined with integration of multiple pulse returns. Coherent integration of the returns from moving targets is described, based on real signal processing instead of analytic signal derivation, with velocity as the observable. The performance of this approach is quantified

Keywords

filtering and prediction theory; radar theory; radar transmitters; semiconductor switches; signal processing; coherent integration; extended detection range; moving targets; multiple pulse returns; optically activated semiconductor switches; pulse repetition frequencies; radar systems; signal processing; ultrawideband pulse trains; velocity matched filtering; Filtering; Frequency; Laser radar; Matched filters; Optical filters; Optical pulses; Optical signal processing; Optical switches; Radar detection; Ultra wideband technology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Telesystems Conference, 1993. 'Commercial Applications and Dual-Use Technology', Conference Proceedings., National

Conference_Location

Atlanta, GA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-1325-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/NTC.1993.292987

Filename

292987