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Methods and apparatus for stabilizing radar false alarm rate

US5905459A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1997
Grant dateMay 18, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/34
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A radar system and method for operation of the same in a manner in which the false alarm rate is stabilized is provided. The system includes an automatic gain control (AGC) processing function which is utilized to control the pre-processed false alarm rate such that the displayed false alarm rate is substantially intolerant to temperature fluctuations.

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