A Novel Method to Detect and Localize LPI Radars

In this study, a new passive method suitable for geolocating low probability of intercept (LPI) radars is introduced. The method uses two electronic support receivers placed on a fast moving platform (e.g., an airplane or a satellite). The proposed method has a high processing gain, which makes it h...

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Published in:	IEEE transactions on aerospace and electronic systems Vol. 55; no. 5; pp. 2327 - 2336
Main Authors:	Hejazikookamari, Farzam, Norouzi, Yaser, Kashani, Elham Sadat, Nayebi, Mohammad Mahdi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York IEEE 01-10-2019 The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subjects:	Emitter location finding Image resolution low probability of intercept (LPI) radar Matched filters Radar Radar antennas Radar detection Receivers short-time Fourier transform (STFT) Signal processing Spaceborne radar time–frequency transform
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Summary:	In this study, a new passive method suitable for geolocating low probability of intercept (LPI) radars is introduced. The method uses two electronic support receivers placed on a fast moving platform (e.g., an airplane or a satellite). The proposed method has a high processing gain, which makes it highly suitable for very weak LPI signals. The method processing gain was analytically derived and illustrated with simulation to determine if the proposed method can detect LPI radars in much lower SNRs compared to regular time-frequency LPI detection methods. Also, the resolution of the proposed method in both range and cross-range directions in radar location finding was analyzed. The results showed that the method is capable of radar location finding for complex radars and in complicated electromagnetic environments.
ISSN:	0018-9251 1557-9603
DOI:	10.1109/TAES.2018.2885109