Signal Analysis Van - A radar system data acquisition and processing tool
Abstract
An advance in radar technology achieved in the U.S. Army Missile Command for the analysis of radar performance and the design of radar signal processors is discussed. It is noted that the concept is based on a Radar Technology Signal Analysis Van (SAV) which contains special purpose electronics and computer equipment. The unique system provides the first capability to analyze the exact performance of radars in the field by recording full-bandwidth, full-dynamic range video returns in a live environment. During optimization of radar designs, the real-world data are played into signal processor emulations in the laboratory. It is pointed out that these techniques for analyzing and designing high performance radars had not previously been possible.
- Publication:
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SOUTHEASTCON 1981; Proceedings of the Region 3 Conference and Exhibit
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981ieee.conf..205C
- Keywords:
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- Computer Aided Design;
- Computerized Simulation;
- Data Acquisition;
- Data Processing;
- Digital Radar Systems;
- Test Equipment;
- High Resolution;
- Mobility;
- Performance Tests;
- Communications and Radar