The Fluctuational Model of Small Floating Objects Identification by Means of Passive Radar Reflectors

Abstract:

The paper presents the issues related to the probability of surface objects detection. The classical fluctuation models and the new fluctuation model for small floating objects with 10 m2 radar cross section surface are described. The possibilities of detection of examined passive radar reflectors by the radars on board merchant vessels were determined. Probability of detection of passive radar reflectors calculated using the classical fluctuation models was compared with the results obtained using the proposed new fluctuation model.

• Periodical: Solid State Phenomena (Volume 196)
• Pages: 88-94
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.196.88
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Józef Lisowski, Andrzej Szklarski
• Keywords: Fluctuaction, Probability Detection, Radar, Radar Reflector, Small Floating Objects

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