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Random number generator for jittered pulse repetition interval radar systems

US5847677A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1997
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/282
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A random number generator for generating a pseudo-random code for use with ittered pulse repetition interval radar systems has been disclosed in which the code generated by the random number generator possesses the five attributes desirable for a jittered radar PRI: a flat frequency spectrum, a nearly perfect spike for an autocorrelation function, a controllable absolute minimum and maximum interval, long sequences that do not repeat, and a reasonable average pulse rate. A method for analyzing the autocorrelation properties of the code generated by the random number generator is also disclosed. A means to generate a pulse signal with random pulse repetition jitter has been disclosed.

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