Floating off-board radar decoys: stealth at sea

Abstract

Object and purpose of research. Radar signatures of floating off-board decoys used by foreign navies for eluding anti-ship missiles of at sea are estimated. Materials and methods. Analysis of existing floating radar decoys are based on reviews of leading foreign experts. Signatures of these decoys at sea were calculated using a four-beam model of electromagnetic wave scattering on the underlying surface developed at KSRC. Main results. Quantitative assessments of floating decoy detection ranges by typical anti-ship missile radar seekers are made. Conclusion. The investigations showed that flying radar balloons are more effective in seduction of anti-ship missiles.