Title :
Multi pulse sweep system-a new generation radar system
Author :
Isaksen, P.A. ; Løvli, E.
Author_Institution :
MPS Int. AS, Norway
Abstract :
Multi pulse sweep-MPS is a technique that significantly improves navigational radar detection performance in clear and under adverse weather conditions. MPS utilises the advantages of frequency diversity by combining two or more conventional radar transceivers through a common antenna. Results from computer simulations show typically 40-60% track initiation range improvement compared to conventional radar in moderate to heavy rain clutter (10-80 mm/h)
Keywords :
search radar; antenna; computer simulations; frequency diversity; multipulse sweep system; navigational radar detection performance; radar system; radar transceivers; rain clutter; search radar; track initiation range; weather conditions;
Conference_Titel :
Radar 97 (Conf. Publ. No. 449)
Conference_Location :
Edinburgh
Print_ISBN :
0-85296-698-9
DOI :
10.1049/cp:19971649