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

Ritchie, M., Fioranelli, F. , Woodbridge, K., Griffiths, H., Daniel, L., De Luca, A., Hristov, S., Gashinova, M. and Cherniakov, M. (2017) Simultaneous data collection of small maritime targets using multistatic and forward scatter radar. IET Radar, Sonar and Navigation, 11(6), pp. 937-945. (doi: 10.1049/iet-rsn.2016.0526)

Abstract

Radar 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 multi-perspective 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.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Fioranelli, Dr Francesco and Ritchie, Mr Matthew
• Authors: Ritchie, M., Fioranelli, F., Woodbridge, K., Griffiths, H., Daniel, L., De Luca, A., Hristov, S., Gashinova, M., and Cherniakov, M.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering; College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Journal Name: IET Radar, Sonar and Navigation
• Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology
• ISSN: 1751-8784
• ISSN (Online): 1751-8792
• Published Online: 28 March 2017
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 Institution of Engineering and Technology
• First Published: First published in IET Radar, Sonar and Navigation 11(6): 937-945
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher