The Simultaneous Interpolation of Target Radar Cross Section in Both the Spatial and Frequency Domains by Means of Legendre Wavelets Model-Based Parameter Estimation. (12th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yang, Yongqiang; Ma, Yunpeng; Wang, Lifeng
• Other Names: Reyhanoglu Mahmut Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of aerospace engineering. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-07-12
• Subjects: Aerospace engineering -- Periodicals; 629.105
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/543787
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-5966

Abstract

Abstract : The understanding of the target radar cross section (RCS) is significant for target identification and for radar designing and optimization. In this paper, a numerical algorithm for calculating target RCS is presented which is based on Legendre wavelet model-based parameter estimation (LW-MBPE). The Padé rational function fitting model applied for MBPE in the frequency domain is enhanced to include spatial dependence on the numerator and denominator coefficients. This allows the function to interpolate target RCS in both the frequency and spatial domains simultaneously. The combination of Legendre wavelets guarantees the convergence of the algorithm. The method is convergent by increasing the sampling frequency and spatial points. Numerical results are provided to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the new technique.