Step Frequency Waveform Design and Analysis Using the Ambiguity Function

Download or read book Step Frequency Waveform Design and Analysis Using the Ambiguity Function written by Paulo A. Soares and published by . This book was released on 1996-06-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis investigates the use of the step frequency waveform, its design and analysis using the ambiguity function. The step frequency waveform consists of a series of N pulses each with a pulse width of z, and whose frequency is increased from pulse to pulse in steps of delta f. A design procedure for detection of small targets with a surface (land or sea) based step frequency radar employing a high pulse repetition frequency (PRF) waveform is developed. The proposed method determines the waveform parameters fo given radar specifications. A simple graphical implementation as well as a computer implementation are presented. The theoretical dimensions of the step frequency waveform are defined and verified for some waveforms with parameters similar to the waveform of interest. Finally, the ambiguity function is used to analyze the step frequency waveform.