Optimal coordination method of opportunistic array radars for multi-target-tracking-based radio frequency stealth in clutter

Zhang, Zhenkai; Salous, Sana; Li, Hailin; Tian, Yubo

Abstract

Opportunistic array radar is a new radar system that can improve the modern radar performance effectively. In order to improve its radio frequency stealth ability, a novel coordination method of opportunistic array radars in the network for target tracking in clutter is presented. First, the database of radar cross section for targets is built, then the signal-to-noise ratio for netted radars is computed according to the radar cross section and range of target. Then the joint probabilistic data association algorithm of tracking is improved with consideration of emitted power of the opportunistic array radar, which has a main impact on detection probability for tracking in clutter. Finally, with the help of grey relational grade and covariance control, the opportunistic array radar with the minimum radiated power will be selected for better radio frequency stealth performance. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm not only has excellent tracking accuracy in clutter but also saves much more radiated power comparing with other methods.

Citation

Zhang, Z., Salous, S., Li, H., & Tian, Y. (2015). Optimal coordination method of opportunistic array radars for multi-target-tracking-based radio frequency stealth in clutter. Radio Science, 50(11), 1187-1196. https://doi.org/10.1002/2015rs00572

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 29, 2015
• Online Publication Date: Oct 24, 2015
• Publication Date: Nov 25, 2015
• Deposit Date: Feb 11, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: May 25, 2016
• Journal: Radio Science
• Print ISSN: 0048-6604
• Electronic ISSN: 1944-799X
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 50
• Issue: 11
• Pages: 1187-1196
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/2015rs00572
• Keywords: Opportunistic array radar, Target tracking, Power control.
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1412252