Title :
Model-based RF ground moving target signature synthesis and analysis tool
Author :
Palomino, Adrian ; Schmitz, James
Author_Institution :
Veridian Eng., Dayton, OH, USA
Abstract :
Describes a model-based moving target signature synthesis and analysis tool that leverages and integrates separate simulations for scenario generation, signature prediction, and moving target video phase history (VPH) synthesis with platform, sensor and target modeling. The integration provides a high-fidelity simulation that features computer-aided design (CAD) target models, electromagnetic scattering prediction codes, arbitrary target/sensor imaging geometries, aerospace sensor and platform modeling, and the specification of entity dynamics including interaction with terrain and road network data. The tool is ideal for generating moving target scenarios and data for the development and performance evaluation of radar-based automated ground target tracking and classification algorithms
Keywords :
CAD; digital simulation; military computing; military radar; radar computing; target tracking; electromagnetic scattering prediction codes; entity dynamics; high-fidelity simulation; moving target; moving target scenarios; radar-based automated ground target tracking; road network data; scenario generation; signature prediction; target classification; target signature analysis; target signature synthesis; target/sensor imaging geometries; video phase history synthesis; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Design automation; Electromagnetic modeling; History; Image sensors; Predictive models; Radio frequency; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Solid modeling;
Conference_Titel :
National Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 2000. NAECON 2000. Proceedings of the IEEE 2000
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6262-4
DOI :
10.1109/NAECON.2000.894905