Non-scanning radar for detecting and tracking targets

Details Non-scanning radar for detecting and tracking targets Non-scanning radar for detecting and tracking targets

2005-04-26

2009-12-01

Tarcza, Thomas H (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Return signal controls radar system

Receiver

C342S099000, C342S107000, C342S140000, C342S156000, C342S149000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07626536

ABSTRACT:
Radar for detecting and tracking short range airborne targets using a non-scanning beam to illuminate the entire search space, and processing the return signals from a plurality of spaced apart receive antennas. Target angle in one plane may be determined by coherent processing of the returns from the plurality of receive antennas. Spacing the receive antennas apart in three dimensions allows determining of two angles, such as azimuth and elevation. Processing of the returns may be coherent or noncoherent, or returns may be processed both coherently and noncoherently. Programmability of the processing algorithms and parameters provide flexibility in applications, as well as flexibility based on such things as the target type and its range. Exemplary applications are disclosed.

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