Efficient technique for estimating elevation angle when using a broad beam for search in a radar
US7038615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S13/44
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for estimating elevation angle when using a broad search beam such as a cosecant-squared beam is provided. The range of a target detected during a search with a broad beam covering a broad angular search area is determined. Based on the determined range, consecutive beams are transmitted at increasing search elevation angles in the broad angular search area. Echo signals of the consecutive beams are used to determine an elevation angle estimate for the target.
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