access icon openaccess High-precision target echo generation technology based on one-dimensional linear array radar

The high-precision target echo generation in the field of radar systems is particularly important for large-scale, comprehensive testing of radars. Conventional echo generation techniques often use planar array air feed to simulate echoes. However, it is complicated and expensive to achieve the echo generation with traditional planar array. Therefore, this study proposes a high-precision target generation technique based on one-dimensional linear arrays. The simulation system achieves the target radial high-precision simulation through DRFM technology; the target azimuth high-precision simulation is achieved through differential GPS technology; and the target elevation high-precision simulation is realised through vertical one-dimensional linear array antenna switching. The semi-physical simulation system presented here has the advantages of simple control, low cost, low link loss, easy maintenance, and high simulation target accuracy. Finally, the system was tested in the field to verify the theoretical concept of the article.

Inspec keywords: array signal processing; radar signal processing; antenna feeds; linear antenna arrays; Global Positioning System; planar antenna arrays; echo; radar antennas

Other keywords: target radial high-precision simulation; radar systems; one-dimensional linear array radar; high simulation target accuracy; echo simulation; vertical one-dimensional linear array antenna switching; DRFM technology; target elevation high-precision simulation; planar array air feed; differential GPS technology; semiphysical simulation system; target azimuth high-precision simulation; high-precision target echo generation

Subjects: Radar equipment, systems and applications; Signal processing and detection; Electromagnetic compatibility and interference; Antenna arrays; Antenna accessories

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