Limiting Performance of Generalized Sign Test Detector

The limiting performance of the generalized sign test detector as the number M of target returns becomes infinite has been derived by Hansen and Olsen [1]. Simple expressions are derived herein for the limiting performance for finite M as K, the number of noise samples in the reference set, becomes infinite. Curves are presented which indicate how this limiting performance is approached as K is increased for both constant target returns and fluctuating target returns.     

Target State Estimation in a Multitarget Environment Using Multiple Sensors

An approach for target detection/state estimation that views theproblem as one of a finite state search over the target parameterspace is presented. This approach allows for a natural way toassociate different types of measurements, such as frequency andcoherence from multiple sensors, and also for dealing with multipletargets, dropouts, and clutter. We describe our model and present acomputationally efficient search algorithm for target detection andtarget state estimation in a multitarget environment based on thismodel. The results of a two-sensor, multitarget computer simulationare discussed.     

Constrained Least-Squares Synthesis of Coefficients for Arrays of Sensors and FIR Digital Filters

A general method is presented for synthesizing weighting coefficients for arrays of sensors or for finite-impulse-response (FIR) digital filters. The beam pattern of the array or the frequency response of the digital filter is a weighted, least mean-square (LMS) approximation to a desired function, subject to constrained pattern values at specified points. The method is applied to the problem of producing beam patterns of a line array for the rejection of interfering point sources. For this case, we show that adaptive array processing can be based on modification of the roots of the array polynomial.