Basic Radar Tracking

This innovative resource contains topics on closed-loop tracking rarely found in current literature. It offers practical explanations of closed-loop radar tracking techniques in range, Doppler, and angle. The book begins with a review of basic control theory and modeling, and then proceeds to configurations of radar receivers, signal processors, and algorithms that are needed in closed-loop trackers. The book focuses on digital trackers (α, α-β, α-β-γ, and Kalman). It also covers the interesting problem of dual-target tracking and tracking in the presence of multipath.

Readers learn techniques for modeling digital closed-loop trackers. The radar circuitry/block diagrams necessary for range, Doppler, and angle tracking are presented and described, with examples and simulations included. Factors such as noise and Swerling-type fluctuations are taken into account. In addition to numerous worked examples, this approachable reference includes MATLAB® code associated with analyses, simulations, and figures. The book contains solutions to practical problems, making it useful for both novice and advanced radar practitioners.

Mervin C. Budge, Jr. is chief scientist at Dynetics where he is responsible for overall technical quality. He has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville since 1973, teaching courses in radar, tracking, and Kalman filters. Dr. Budge holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University and master's and bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. He has authored more than three dozen publications.

Shawn R. German is a senior principal engineer at Dynetics, where he has been employed since 1995. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University and an associate's degree in electronics technology from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He has his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

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