Robust STAP Algorithm under the Steering Vector Uncertainty Set

Abstract:

For solving the problem of optimum space-time adaptive processing (STAP) under the steering vector mismatch, a robust STAP algorithm is proposed based on the concept of robust Capon beamforming. The model of the steering vector error is established, describing the uncertainty of the desired steering vector. And a new optimization criterion is formed, by which the robust weight vector is acquired. Eventually experimental results and analysis are given with simulation signals. It is verified that the presented method is insensitive to the steering vector error and has a bigger improvement factor.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 403-408)
• Pages: 2640-2644
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.403-408.2640
• Online since: November 2011
• Authors: Dong Xia
• Keywords: STAP, Steering Vector Mismatch, Uncertainty Set

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