Performance improvements using the separated reference configuration for a multi-static FM broadcast band radar system

Tong, Craig; Inggs, Michael; Maasdorp, F.D.V.

doi:10.1109/radar.2013.6651989

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“…Forgoing the need for bespoke transmitters, commensal (passive) sensors make use of illuminators of opportunity as the originating signal source [2,3]. While their control is independent from the sensor observation system, these signal sources provide a known observable transmission.…”

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Evaluating commensal sensors for detecting objects of interest in the Low Earth Orbit

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O’Hagan

2016

2016 IEEE Radar Conference (RadarConf)

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With escalating congestion in the electromagnetic spectrum, commensal (passive) sensors provide a solution for detecting objects of interest without the need for bespoke transmitters. Through the characterization and spatial assessment of existing broadcast infrastructure, illuminators of opportunity constitute an abundance of transmitters and allow for wide-area commensal sensor coverage of objects in space. This paper describes work to evaluate the potential of a FM broadcast based commensal sensor to detect space objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Specifically, a planning tool has been developed to assess and simulate passes of objects such as the International Space Station (ISS). With reference to a MissionPlanning Tool (MPT), we describe some of the important system considerations for using commensal sensors as a ground-based sensor for LEO space observation.

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Section: Commensal Sensor Observationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluating commensal sensors for detecting objects of interest in the Low Earth Orbit

Nicol

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O’Hagan

2016

2016 IEEE Radar Conference (RadarConf)

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“…The passive coherent location system (PCLS) detects targets with measurements obtained by correlating the signals arriving directly from non‐cooperative emitters and the echo signals reflected by targets. These signals are usually potentially commercial signals in the environment, such as digital video broadcast (DVB) signals [1], FM broadcast signals [2] etc. Recently, more and more attention has been paid to PCLS because of its advantages in anti‐stealth, anti‐low altitude penetration, anti‐interference, and anti‐radiation missile [3–5].…”

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