Natural resonance extraction and annihilation filtering methods for radar target identification
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Murphy, Timothy J.
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1990-09Advisor
Morgan, Michael A.
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Hippenstiel, Ralph
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This thesis represents an initial attempt to demonstrate aspect independent target identification of complex radar targets using annihilation filters based on the natural resonances of the targets. The Cadzow-Solomon signal processing algorithm is tested to determine its suitability for the task of extracting the poles from complex targets to a degree of accuracy required for successful implementation of an annihilation filtering target identification system. This testing was conducted through the use of noise polluted synthetic data as well as measured transient scattering data from thin-wire and silver coated scale model aircraft targets. The testing revealed that the Cadzow- Solomon algorithm can return pole clusters at false pole locations when processing the scattered returns from complex targets. Properties of annihilation filters which may affect their ability to discriminate complex targets are examined.
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