A method for sea clutter elimination in the detector of high frequency surface wave radar

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Authors

  • Ha Huy Dung (Corresponding Author) Institute of Radar, Academy of Military Science and Technology
  • Le Duy Hieu Institute of Radar, Academy of Military Science and Technology
  • Bui Ngoc My Academy of Military Science and Technology
  • Cao Viet Linh Institute of Radar, Academy of Military Science and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54939/1859-1043.j.mst.77.2022.22-29

Keywords:

High frequency; Surface wave radar; Sea clutter; Adaptive CFAR.

Abstract

In high frequency surface wave radars, the detection capability is limited by the first-order sea clutter spikes. The energy, location, and Doppler frequency of first-order sea clutter depend on the sea states, which is difficult to model using a fixed expression to eliminate sea clutter. Based on the characteristics of first-order sea clutter, the paper proposed a two-stage detector to eliminate sea clutter. The approach shows the capability to eliminate uncertain first-order sea clutter and detect targets in the vicinities of sea clutter in the Range – Doppler map.

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25-02-2022

How to Cite

Ha, H. D., Hieu, My, and V. L. Cao. “A Method for Sea Clutter Elimination in the Detector of High Frequency Surface Wave Radar”. Journal of Military Science and Technology, no. 77, Feb. 2022, pp. 22-29, doi:10.54939/1859-1043.j.mst.77.2022.22-29.

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