Space-time adaptive processing for distributed aperture radars

TL;DR: This paper develops a model for range dependent target and interference for distributed, frequency diverse, apertures and develops the model required to generate simulated data.

Abstract: This paper furthers the development of signal processing for distributed, waveform diverse, antenna arrays. The long term goal is to develop practical waveform-time-space adaptive processing algorithms for distributed apertures. A crucial issue identified in previous works is that, in practice, the target and interfering sources are within the near-field of the antenna array. As a first step toward the long-term goal, this paper develops the model required to generate simulated data. Such a model would be particularly useful to develop and test new adaptive signal processing algorithms. Specifically, this paper develops a model for range dependent target and interference for distributed, frequency diverse, apertures.