Second-order discriminant function for amplitude comparison monopulse antenna systems (EW antenna array)

摘要

The technique of using three receiving elements for amplitude comparison monopulse direction finders (DF) is examined. An appropriate second-order discriminant function is chosen for this technique. Simulation is then used to compare the system performance to that of the two-element system. In performance evaluation, errors coming from receiver noise, antenna pattern, amplitude imbalance, and mechanical and quantization origins are accounted for.