Session 5A.1
Application of space-time techniques in radar systems

Abner Ephrath - Rafael, Israel, Branka Vucetic - The University of Sydney

Wed, 28 April 2004, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Abstract

? This paper presents a new approach to ROR (Range Only Radar), using S-T (Space ?Time) techniques to enhance received radar signals, in particular reducing the effects of clutter and multipath. The basic principle of S-T systems is that a complete knowledge of the propagation channel is required, at least at the receiver end. The parameters of the propagation channel are used in the process of detection and separation of data collected at the various receive antennas. The paper discusses implementation of these methods in a new approach to radar systems, and some practical problems in achieving these ideas.

Bios

Born in Israel, 1945. Graduated the Technion - Israel Institue of Technology in 1971 as B.Sc in Electrical Engineering. Working with Rafael since graduation (1971). M.S.EE and Ph.D.EE from Syracuse University - Syracuse New York, USA in 1982 and 1984, respectively. Two years Sabbatical with Elta - Israel Aircraft Industry, 1996-1998. Six months Sabbatical with the Electronics and Information Engineering Department - The University of Sydney, Sydney NSW Australia, 2002-2003. Subjects of interest: Electromagnetic systems.

Prof. Branka Vucetic - The University of Sydney

Prof. Branka Vucetic is the Head of the Electronics and Information Engineering Department at the University of Sydney, Sydney NSW Australia. She has had numerous contributions in Advanced Communication Systems, especially in Space-Time Coding Techniques and Technologies.