Detection, Identification and Tracking of Flying Objects in Three Dimensions Using Multistatic Radars

Laleh S. KALANTARI, Shahram MOHANNA, Saeed TAVAKOLI

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DOI: 10.4236/ijcns.2009.26053                

Abstract

Multistatic radar systems can be used in many applications such as homeland security, anti-air defense, anti-missile defense, ship’s navigation and traffic control systems. Multistatic radars, which are capable of detecting and tracking flying objects in three-dimension coordinate systems, are simulated in this paper. The location and velocity of flying objects as well as their radar cross sections are computed. The object’s path is also estimated by tracking the object.

Keywords

Bistatic Radar, Multistatic Radar, RCS, Frii’s Formula, Doppler Effect

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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