Application of electromagnetic environment simulation to radar performance testing, operability assessment and training

Automatic target detection and tracking features in radar sensors affect the testing and evaluation of radar performance, the assessment of equipment readiness for verification of sensor, command/control and engagement systems' operability, and operational training of radar operators and sensor management teams. Attention is presently given to Radar Environment Simulator Systems (RESSs), which facilitate the interjection of testing and training scenarios into the front end of radar receivers. RESSs are applicable to shipboard, air, and ground environments.