Modelling and Simulation Approach for Performance Evaluation of Field Surveillance Radar System in Snow Bound Region of India

Abstract

In surveillance fields, radar systems are essential as well as critical element for C2ISR i.e. Command, Control Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance. The performance of radar is severely affected by the terrain and environment conditions. On-field performance evaluation is a costly and time consuming process. This paper presents the in-house developed radar performance simulator to study and evaluate the performance of field surveillance radar system particularly for snow bound regions of India. The paper showcases effect of snow environment on the detection performance of the field surveillance radar. In the input section of the simulator, the characteristic parameters of target, radar system, terrain parameters, and simulation scenario can be set up. During the process of simulation run, state of simulation such as the received signal strength and its probability of detection at various ranges is displayed and plotted. Using the proposed simulator, effect of precarious environment of Western Himalaya on concealment of target has been analysed. Furthermore, the proposed simulator can be used to draw the features of radar based on the information collected and also used to define and design radar systems for future acquisitions.