Background Extraction Based on a New Calibrator in Radar Cross Section Measurements

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Abstract

Accurate measurement of low radar cross section (RCS) requires exact extraction and subtraction of the background clutter. In this work, a novel approach based on a newly proposed multipurpose calibrator [1] used as an ancillary test body for background extraction is developed, which is applicable to RCS ranges where a metal pylon is used as the target support. According to the theoretical analysis and mathematical derivation, an optimized fitting of two concentric circles is proposed for more accurate estimation of background clutter by using the measured data of the new RCS calibrator. Experimental results are presented to demonstrate the usefulness of the proposed approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018, 12th International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication Systems, ICSPCS 2018 - Proceedings
EditorsTadeusz A Wysocki, Beata J Wysocki
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538656020
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event12th International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication Systems, ICSPCS 2018 - Cairns, Australia
Duration: 17 Dec 201819 Dec 2018

Publication series

Name2018, 12th International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication Systems, ICSPCS 2018 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication Systems, ICSPCS 2018
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityCairns
Period17/12/1819/12/18

Keywords

  • background extraction
  • calibrator
  • circle fitting
  • radar cross section (RCS)

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