Analysis of primary parameters estimation with space time processing in forward scatter radar

Abstract

The Doppler shift, azimuth and elevation angles estimation is the precondition of target tracking and SISAR imaging in forward scatter radar (FSR). With the utilization of a spacetime processing (STP) algorithm, the Doppler shift and azimuth angle or elevation angle can be jointly estimated. The impacts of the observation interval and multipath interference on parameters estimation accuracy are analyzed. The quasioptimal observation interval is given after considering the contradiction between the frequency resolution and dynamic error. The correctness of these analyses is verified by quantitative simulation results.