Digital Beam-forming Antenna Optimization for Reflector Based Space Debris Radar System
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Ground based space debris radar system utilizing a multibeam reflector antenna and digital beam-forming techniques allows a tracking of target within a large angular segment and supports the realization of an advanced Track While Scan mode characterized by a large search volume and simultaneous high detection and capture probabilities. This paper considers the concept and the main operational principles of the ground based space debris radar system using the reflector antenna with multiple digital feed elements. The paper is particularly focused on the impact of antenna parameters on the overall space debris radar performance.
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