Robust radar detection of GMTI targets with STAP
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Abstract: Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) is used in Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) to improve the detection of slow or small targets and targets in the presence of jamming. It is used in a number of airborne radar surveillance systems. In order for STAP to be robustly used as part of a practical military sensor it must deliver robust detection performance in all scenarios. In this study we have identified limitations of STAP in realistic scenarios which would affect target detection performance. To address these limitations we have implemented a NonHomogeneity Detector in a conventional STAP algorithm and demonstrated enhanced target detection performance.
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