Open AccessMicro‐Doppler characteristics of streamlined ballistic target
Author(s) -
Xu Zhiming,
Ai Xiaofeng,
Wu Qihua,
Zhao Feng,
Xiao Shunping
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
electronics letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.375
H-Index - 146
ISSN - 1350-911X
DOI - 10.1049/el.2018.7251
Subject(s) - aerodynamics , focus (optics) , reflection (computer programming) , ballistics , scattering , doppler effect , computation , acoustics , aerospace engineering , correctness , cylinder , computer science , optics , physics , projectile , engineering , mechanical engineering , algorithm , quantum mechanics , astronomy , programming language
Micro‐Doppler (mD) characteristics of the ballistic targets have attracted great attention due to the potential in target discrimination. However, current investigations mainly focus on blunt‐nosed cone and cone‐cylinder‐shaped targets. In practical applications, ballistic targets are always designed as the streamlined shape due to smaller aerodynamic resistance and lower detectability. In this Letter, the mD characteristics of streamlined ballistic targets are analysed. Owing to the unique mD signatures, the sliding scattering centre induced by the reflection from the streamlined curved surface is particularly focused. Finally, simulation results via the electromagnetic computation verify the correctness of the analysis.