Interleaved tracking and classification strategy (ITCS) using Medium Range Resolution (MRR) features

Scope of the paper is to describe a technique to improve the multifunctional radar capabilitiesof tracking and classification of non-cooperative targets. The result is achieved by joining together the following two functions: (i) a tracker architecture based on Interacting Multiple Model approach and (ii) the processing of large bandwidth (either synthetic or instantaneous) signals to form Medium Range Resolution (MRR) profiles. The novelty of the approach consists in the interleaving of the two techniques with the aim of using features extracted from the MRR profiles both for classification and for tracking. Simulation results concerning a ballistic target trajectory are included for testing purpose.