Naval environment propagation characteristics and clutter suppression in a multi sensor tracker

This paper outlines the diverse approach taken to design sensors and a system which performs in Naval propagation and clutter conditions, for the Seawolf Mid Life Update Multi Sensor tracker. It describes the design solution for an I band monopuse radar, a Ka band monopulse radar and a Long Wave Infra Red (LWIR) Electro Optical sensor. It then describes how the three sensor are fused to provide a system with world wide naval environment capability.