A Framework to Optimize Radar Resource Allocation for Multi-Target Tracking in ESA Radars

Managing resources in a phased array radar system with multiple targets is a challenging task, which involves efficient resource allocation algorithms and its interaction with various sources. The resource allocation problem is well studied in statistical multiplexing field in digital communication for efficient bandwidth allocation. One such scheme is proposed in this paper for resource allocation problem in phased array radar systems. The framework offers simple but efficient mechanism for utility maximization and dwell scheduling by adjusting quality of service (QoS) requirements based on feedback from resource allocation algorithm to the sources. The sources are organized as search process and individual tracks. The proposed framework is also capable of handling dynamic scenarios efficiently with lesser QoS. Simulation studies are provided to verify the proposed implementation.