Objective methods for radar systems evaluation

Abstract

In view of lack of a simple and generalized procedure to technically compare between a group of radars, a set of theoretical criteria have been adopted, and mathematical relations are derived for radar system evaluation. These radars may have different structures and technologies but they are utilized in the same application. In order to utilize the derived equations, the technical parameters of the radar modules (transmitter, receiver, antenna, signal processing, displays, ECCM techniques, and other radar system control functions) are required in advance. If some of the major radar parameters are not available default values are assigned for these parameters. These values are either known to the radar specialists or derived from other radar parameters based on mathematical expressions. Examples are given and the application of the calculated results to radar system analysis and design are discussed.