DocumentCode
3554794
Title
Some differences between gated CW and pulse radars in RCS and imaging measurements
Author
Bryan, Richard H.
Author_Institution
Scientific-Atlanta Inc., Atlanta, GA, USA
fYear
1991
fDate
26-27 Mar 1991
Firstpage
165
Lastpage
169
Abstract
The author discusses some of the significant differences between gated CW (continuous wave) and pulse instrumentation radars for making RCS (radar cross section) and imaging measurements. General similarities and differences are discussed under the heading of fundamental operating characteristics. Specific performances of the two types of systems are discussed, including system sensitivity, gate performance, clutter rejection, and measurement times. Other considerations such as Doppler and interpulse modulation are also discussed
Keywords
modulation; radar applications; radar clutter; radar cross-sections; radar systems; Doppler modulation; RCS; clutter rejection; continuous wave radars; gate; imaging; interpulse modulation; measurements; operating characteristics; performances; pulse radars; radar cross section; sensitivity; Bandwidth; Doppler radar; Frequency measurement; Instruments; Performance evaluation; Pulse generation; Pulse measurements; Radar cross section; Radar imaging; Radar measurements;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Telesystems Conference, 1991. Proceedings. Vol.1., NTC '91., National
Conference_Location
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-0062-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/NTC.1991.148008
Filename
148008
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