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Exploiting Multipath for Efficient Target Classification
Navy SBIR FY2010.2
| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2010.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N102-139 |
| Topic Title: |
Exploiting Multipath for Efficient Target Classification |
| Proposal No.: |
N102-139-1365 |
| Firm: |
Helios Remote Sensing Systems, Inc.
101 Bleecker Street
Utica, New York 13501-2105 |
| Contact: |
William Ennis |
| Phone: |
(315) 738-0415 |
| Web Site: |
www.heliossensors.com |
| Abstract: |
The objective of this effort is to develop innovative methods to improve the efficiency and accuracy of Radar Cross Section (RCS) based target classification by exploiting naturally occurring multipath signals. Our goal is to develop a mathematical basis of the multipath exploitation concepts to be incorporated into an analytical model which will be used to prove (or reject) the utility of the approach. We are developing promising approaches incorporating multipath isolation processing and compressive sensing techniques to reconstruct the target's free-space scattering behavior. In addition, we plan to utilize electromagnetic-based multipath modeling as an integral part of our Phase I research. Ultimately, we will use experimentation, in which live data from a controlled multipath environment is collected and processed off-line to develop the RCS signature of an actual target. The techniques to be developed will provide surveillance and tracking radars, or similar radars, improved RCS based target classification by exploiting naturally occurring multipath. Our focus during this Phase I effort will be on low frequency UHF surveillance radar applications. |
| Benefits: |
The military and commercial opportunities for research, development and integration are numerous. Future efforts offer the opportunity for continued research and development, integration and validation of Radar Cross Section based target classification by exploiting naturally occurring multipath. Military radars such as those for the E-2C and E-2D could benefit from this capability. In addition, the technology could be very effectively applied to fighter bomber applications, as well. The civilian use would include air traffic control and maritime navigation and control since target RCS matching is a significant element of operation. In addition, this could also be applied to municipal and private security, as well as natural-resource exploration.
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