Ambiguity function analysis of the Inmarsat I-4 and Iridium signals

Xiaoyong Lyu; Stanislav Hristov; Marina Gashinova; Andrew Stove; Mike Cherniakov

Ambiguity function analysis of the Inmarsat I-4 and Iridium signals

Xiaoyong Lyu, Stanislav Hristov, Marina Gashinova, Andrew Stove, Mike Cherniakov

Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

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Abstract

Communication satellites systems, such as Inmarsat-4 and Iridium are potential candidates to be used as illuminators of opportunity (IoOs) for passive radar detection and remote sensing. These satellites provide global (Iridium) or near global coverage with exception of polar area (Inmarsat) and hence could be used on entire surface of the earth in contrast to a more commonly investigated passive radar based on terrestrial IoOs, such as DVB-T, DAB, FM etc. broadcasting transmitters. This paper presents analysis of the ambiguity functions of the communication satellite signals, based on analytical study and computer simulation. The potential range and Doppler resolutions of these waveforms are shown and the waveforms' applicability for targets detection and tracking are demonstrated.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2017
Event	2017 International Conference on Radar Systems, Radar 2017: International Conference on Radar Systems - Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom Duration: 23 Oct 2017 → 26 Oct 2017

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Conference	2017 International Conference on Radar Systems, Radar 2017
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Belfast
Period	23/10/17 → 26/10/17

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The work has been supported by 38499, DSTLX1000095654.

Funding Information:
The work has been supported by DSTL, project CDE 38499, DSTLX1000095654.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 Institution of Engineering and Technology. All rights reserved.

Keywords

Ambiguity function
Communication satellite systems
Passive radar

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Ambiguity function analysis of the Inmarsat I-4 and Iridium signals

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