Waveform toolbox for MIMO radar

Abstract

A method for generating diverse waveforms is necessary for future radar systems. In general, waveform diversity refers to adaptively changing transmitted waveforms based on the target and interference environment. The project team investigated the utility of diverse waveforms for better radar performance. The team also sought a process for generating mutually orthogonal, high performance waveform families for MIMO radar employment. The team developed an easy-to-use Matlab® “Waveform Toolbox” for generating waveform families suitable for employment on MIMO radar systems. The tool used the Matlab® Optimization toolbox to create waveform families. A scoring function was used to evaluate the utility of waveforms using the optimization algorithm.