Title :
Tracking algorithm for three-dimensional bistatic forward scattering radar with weighting of primary measurements
Author :
Blyakhman, A.B. ; Myakinkov, A.V. ; Ryndyk, Alexander G.
Author_Institution :
Nizhny Novgorod Res. Radiotechnical Inst.
Abstract :
The paper deals with iterative target tracking algorithm for three-dimensional bistatic forward scattering radar. The ability to use bistatic radar cross section variance in tracking algorithm is considered. It is shown estimation of covariance matrix of primary measurement errors using target return amplitude measurements provides improvement of tracking accuracy
Keywords :
covariance matrices; electromagnetic wave scattering; iterative methods; radar cross-sections; radar tracking; target tracking; bistatic radar cross section; covariance matrix; iterative target tracking algorithm; primary measurement errors; three-dimensional bistatic forward scattering radar; Amplitude estimation; Bistatic radar; Covariance matrix; Iterative algorithms; Radar cross section; Radar measurements; Radar scattering; Radar tracking; Target tracking; Weight measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 2005. EURAD 2005. European
Conference_Location :
Paris
Print_ISBN :
2-9600551-3-6
DOI :
10.1109/EURAD.2005.1605588