Introduction to Radar Target Recognition
Based on the fundamental scientific principles of high resolution radar, this text covers the key techniques being developed for operational systems, and explains how they can be used in real systems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to Radar Target Recognition
Chapter 11: Applications
11.1 Introduction
A variety of radar target recognition methods have been discussed. Various constraints and critical issues have been identified for the technology required to support them and for associated operational aspects. In this chapter, the radar target recognition techniques currently most appropriate to the different types of targets and applications likely to be encountered are presented, taking into account these afore-mentioned issues.
In some cases, such as JEM and helicopter engine rotor modulation (HERM), the techniques previously presented are specific to particular types of target and have already been covered in depth. These applications are included here for completeness. The objective of this chapter is to provide a consolidated view of the techniques recommended for the recognition of different targets for radars installed on various platforms. Aircraft targets are discussed in Section 11.2 followed by ships in Section 11.3 and land vehicles in Section 11.4. Air breathing and ballistic missiles are discussed in Sections 11.5 and 11.6, respectively. In Section 11.7, the recommended techniques are summarised and are presented in tabular form.
11.2 Aircraft
11.2.1 Introduction
The recognition of three different types of aircraft is discussed: fixed wing aircraft with jet engines, fixed wing aircraft with propellers and helicopters.
11.2.2 Fixed wing aircraft with jet engines
11.2.2.1 Airborne platforms
In order to recognise aircraft from another airborne platform, a major factor is the relative speed of the two aircraft, which can be very high for closing targets. Under these conditions the timelines tend to be quite short, so that...
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