Dual-pulse Two-target Resolution for Four-channel Monopulse Radars
Configured with Nonrectangular Arrays
Abstract
The two-target resolution algorithm enables four-channel monopulse
radars to estimate the locations of the unresolved two-target within a
3dB beamwidth. However, the algorithm mentioned above has limited
practical use due to the antenna pattern inconsistent of nonrectangular
arrays. For this case, an dual-pulse two-target resolution (DTR) method
for monopulse radars with a nonrectangular array configuration is
proposed in this letter. By solving the eight equations from the
received signals of two continuous pulses, matching functions with nulls
at the real locations of the targets are established, which eliminate
the errors caused by the nonrectangular array configuration. By
searching the nulls, the locations of the two unresolved targets can be
estimated accurately. Simulations demonstrate the superior performance
of the DTR approach.