Design and Implementation of a Hybrid Multipath Simulation system for the Study of Diffuse Multipath

Abstract

<p>Radiation returning from a target at low elevation to a radar can have a wide variety of characteristics. In general, we see return not only from the target itself, but from its image as well; this is the essence of multipath. The nature of this multipath depends on a number of factors, the most important of which is the roughness of the reflecting surface. The study of this return is essential in order that we may overcome the problems associated with target detection in multipath environments.</p> <p>In this thesis, methods of simulating diffuse multipath are discussed, and a hybrid system has been constructed which illustrates the effect of a phased array receiver on the observed radar return.</p>