Improved SPECAN algorithm based on Doppler rate equalization

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Abstract

The spectral analysis (SPECAN) algorithm is efficient and always used for synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data processing. But the azimuth dependence of Doppler rate is neglected in SPECAN algorithm, which results in the defocusing of targets away from the scene center. In order to solve this problem, an improved SPECAN algorithm is proposed. Considering the fact that the region of support in the azimuth frequency domain is different for targets in the same range gate, the algorithm equalizes the Doppler rate by nonlinear chirp scaling (NCS) in the azimuth frequency domain. Moreover, a modified map drift (MD) autofocus method is given to estimate the Doppler rate and its dependence. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is verified by real SAR data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIET Conference Publications
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology
EditionCP677
ISBN (Print)9781785610387
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventIET International Radar Conference 2015 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 14 Oct 201516 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
NumberCP677
Volume2015

Conference

ConferenceIET International Radar Conference 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period14/10/1516/10/15

Keywords

  • Map drift
  • Nonlinear chirp scaling
  • Spectral analysis
  • Synthetic aperture radar

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