Title :
A novel approach to complex target recognition using RCS wavelet decomposition
Author :
Delisle, G.Y. ; Zebbani, Z. ; Charrier, C. ; Cote, F.
Author_Institution :
Intstitut Int. des Telecommun., Montreal, Que., Canada
fDate :
2/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel approach to complex target recognition using wavelet decomposition of the radar cross section is introduced. The analysis technique is presented, and it shown how it can be implemented using MATLAB software. Applications in the radar field are then investigated, both for simple and complex targets. The results obtained show that this technique is very promising and yields recognition levels difficult to achieve with any other available technique.
Keywords :
backscatter; radar computing; radar cross-sections; radar target recognition; wavelet transforms; MATLAB software; RCS wavelet decomposition; complex target recognition; radar cross section; Electromagnetic scattering; Frequency; Maximum likelihood estimation; Radar applications; Radar cross section; Radar detection; Radar imaging; Radar scattering; Research and development; Target recognition;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAP.2005.1436218