Reverse Forward Scatter Radar Signal Simulation with Reflectors of Opportunity

Jared Taylor*, Liam Daniel, Edward Hoare, Marina Gashinova, Mikhail Cherniakov

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Abstract

Reverse forward scatter radar is a novel concept where the target of interest is illuminated against a background reflector(s) and the echo signal is formed by the forward scattering field on the line between the background reflector, the target, and the receiver. This paper is the first to derive and analyse the target signature where a background clutter surface is used as a distributed reflector of opportunity. It is shown that, depending on the topology and target speed, the target signature has a power spectral density of the order of 10Hz which coincides with the signature bandwidth in traditional forward scatter radar. Simulations have been completed for a number of practical scenarios.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Radar Systems (RADAR 2022)
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Pages113-118
Number of pages6
Volume2022
ISBN (Electronic)9781839537776
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event2022 International Conference on Radar Systems, RADAR 2022 - Edinburgh, Virtual, United Kingdom
Duration: 24 Oct 202227 Oct 2022

Conference

Conference2022 International Conference on Radar Systems, RADAR 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh, Virtual
Period24/10/2227/10/22

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Keywords

  • radar signal processing
  • electromagnetic wave scattering
  • radar clutter
  • radar receivers
  • radar cross-sections

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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