Conventional scan-to-scan integration correlation (SIC) algorithms can detect small and stationary targets. However, they are ineffective in detecting small and fast-moving targets. This paper presents an improved SIC...Conventional scan-to-scan integration correlation (SIC) algorithms can detect small and stationary targets. However, they are ineffective in detecting small and fast-moving targets. This paper presents an improved SIC algorithm together with clutter suppression measures that remove or decrease sea clutter. The algorithm divides the scan-to-scan integration (SI) into two branches, one provides optimum clutter attenuation by means of SI weighting while the other ensures that targets are detected even if they are fast-moving. Sea clutter suppression can lower detection thre-sholds and, at the same time, increase signal-to-clutter ratio. Simulation results show that the proposed approach greatly improves the detection capability for warship radar.展开更多
文摘Conventional scan-to-scan integration correlation (SIC) algorithms can detect small and stationary targets. However, they are ineffective in detecting small and fast-moving targets. This paper presents an improved SIC algorithm together with clutter suppression measures that remove or decrease sea clutter. The algorithm divides the scan-to-scan integration (SI) into two branches, one provides optimum clutter attenuation by means of SI weighting while the other ensures that targets are detected even if they are fast-moving. Sea clutter suppression can lower detection thre-sholds and, at the same time, increase signal-to-clutter ratio. Simulation results show that the proposed approach greatly improves the detection capability for warship radar.
