A practical example of Moving Target Detection (MTD) processing for an air traffic control radar with weather channel
Abstract
Air Traffic Control (ATC) radar processing of the Moving Target Detector (MTD) type is described. It comprises an independent processing channel called weather channel, which supplies meteorological data. The MTD processing technique is aimed at improving the detection of useful targets in the midst of clutter. The algorithms employed are detailed, as well as the performance to be expected, in particular the improvement in the radar picture presented to the operator. The processing system is made up of programmable processors, of which the architecture and other main features are described, as is the radar station remote monitoring and maintenance system. Finally, results obtained in experiments are given.
- Publication:
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In AGARD Efficient Conduct of Individual Flights and Air Traffic or Optimum Utilization of Modern Technology for the Overall Benefit of Civil and Military Airspace Users 9 p (SEE N87-21881 15-04
- Pub Date:
- December 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986ecif.agar.....B
- Keywords:
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- Air Traffic Control;
- Data Processing;
- Meteorological Radar;
- Moving Target Indicators;
- Algorithms;
- Architecture (Computers);
- Digital Computers;
- Digital Data;
- Maintenance;
- Communications and Radar