Techniques and methods for adaptive single antenna radar system polarization optimization for anti jam and anti clutter applications

Antenna polarization refers to the electric field orientation of a radio wave with respect to the earth´s surface. It is advantageous for a radar system to be able to alter its antenna polarization due to the varying nature of target geometries, clutter, and unwanted jamming. This novel approach offers a system in which antenna polarization is adapted to match an optimal state determined from the changing electromagnetic environment.