Modelling of Adaptive Multifunction Radars for Trials Planning and Acceptance

Adaptive, electronically scanned, radars operating in a closed loop pose a particularly challenging problem for radar modelling as traditional probabilistic modelling cannot capture the emergent, highly non-linear behaviour of this class of radar. This paper describes a new suite of models originally designed to support the development of adaptive signal processing and radar control techniques in future multifunction radars. The ability of these models to predict the performance of the radar for site specific conditions is now being exploited to design trials for the ARTIST programme and shows considerable potential to support future radar procurements.