Although storm tracking algorithms are a key ingredient of nowcasting systems, evaluation of storm tracking algorithms has been indirect, labor intensive or non-specific. In this paper, we introduce a set of easily computable bulk statistics that can be used to directly evaluate the performance of tracking algorithms on specific characteristics. We apply the evaluation method to a diverse set o...

In automotive tracking applications, using two separate linear state space models for longitudinal and angular movement of objects is a widely applied simplification. The separation is possible if the observed targets are positioned straight ahead and moving in approximately the same direction as the observer, like in adaptive cruise control (ACC) systems. However, in more general scenarios of ...

Microwave radar is an important tool for observation of birds in flight and represents a tremendous increase in observation capability in terms of amount of surveillance space that can be covered at relatively low cost. Based on off-the-shelf radar hardware, automated radar tracking systems have been developed for monitoring avian movements. However, radar used as an observation instrument in b...

Radar provides a useful and powerful tool to wildlife biologists and ornithologists. However, radar also has the potential for errors on a scale not previously possible. In this paper, we focus on the strengths and limitations of avian surveillance radars that use marine radar front-ends integrated with digital radar processors to provide 360° of coverage. Modern digital radar processors automa...

Technological advancements over the years have increased the use of Radar technology in the field of robotics, especially in marine robotics to aid obstacle detection algorithms. Obstacle detection comprises of an analytical process in which different algorithms are applied to the field of study to determine the range of objects that are within the reach of a robot. Radar signal analysis and ta...

A fundamental function of any aviation weather system is to provide accurate and timely weather information tailored to the specific air traffic situations for which a system is designed. Weather location and intensity are of prime importance to such systems. Knowledge of the weather provides “nowcasting” functionality in the terminal and en route air spaces. It also is used as input into aviat...

Radar systems, based on Multistatic radar concept attracted a substantial attention in the recent years. The paper proposes system geometry for S-band Multistatic radar. This technique is used for detecting and tracking the small cross section area and stealthy aircrafts. The proposed geometrical structures are studied with different radars spacing to extend the detection coverage over the Mono...