LATPET: Versatile Computer Program to Analyze the Performance of Low AngleTracker Algorithms in a Disturbed Environment (LATPET: Veelzijidig Computerprogramma voor de Analyse van de Prestaties Van Low Angle Tracker Algoritmen in een Verstoorde Omgeving)

摘要

LATPET (Low Angle Tracker Performance Evaluation Tool) is a computer program withwhich the track accuracy of array radars can be investigated. The program considers a maritime scenario characterized by the presence of multipath reflections. Several techniques to estimate the target height are implemented within LATPET: Maximum Likelihood modelfitting and the spectral methods DFT and MUSIC. Environmental factors that bring about height estimate distortion are discussed. LATPET's features and capabilities as well as some results of simulations are presented.