Simultaneous data collection of small maritime targets using multistatic radar and forward scatter radar

Abstract

(2017) Simultaneous data collection of small maritime targets using multistatic and forward scatter radar. IET Radar, Sonar and Navigation, (doi:10.1049/ietrsn.2016.0526) This is the author's final accepted version.There may be differences between this version and the published version. You are advised to consult the publisher's version if you wish to cite from it.http://eprints.gla.ac.uk/138600/ AbstractRadar detection of small maritime targets is of great interest in the context of coastal and port security for prevention of activities such as smuggling and piracy. Multistatic radar and forward scatter radar offer detection advantages compared with conventional monostatic systems, such as advantageous multiperspective target view for the former and target radar cross section enhancement for the latter. In this paper, experimental results are presented to characterize simultaneous measurements investigating the detection of a small inflatable boat by a multistatic and a forward scatter radar. These results are believed to be the first example of simultaneous experimental comparison of such systems.