HFSWR Performance Analyses in a Typical Equatorial Environment

摘要

In this paper a performance analysis of an High Frequency Surface Wave Radar (HFSWR) in a typical equatorial environment is presented. Statistical properties of HFSWR working environment (noise/clutter) and targets statistical properties are analyzed and mathematically modeled. Based on derived statistical functions and desired HFSWR performances regarding probability of false alarm, few different probability of detection are calculated. Despite very harsh working environment it is shown that good performances can be achieved. Data used for this evaluation is obtained from HFSWR sites located in the Gulf of Guinea.