In this effort, we propose to develop a passive (multi-static) radar processing receiver that is digitally based, automatically adaptable to the signal environment (adaptive exploitation), has a wide digital bandwidth (500MHz), incorporates a wide field of view (near 180 degrees forward looking), has a large (>20dB) gain, and is small enough in size, weight, and power consumption to be hosted by a wide variety of air platforms. These include the P3, EP3, BAMS (or smaller UAVs) as well as the P8 Multi Mission Aircraft (MMA).
Benefit: The result of this work will be an extensible digitally based multi-static system that is not only a highly functioning passive radar system, but one that is capable of exploiting new signals of opportunity automatically. This system is anticipated to provide unequaled situational analysis and reporting capabilities to the war fighter. The multi-static system would find immediate application in programs of record including those associated with the P3, EP3, BAMS and P8.
Keywords: Luneburg, Luneburg, passive, Multi-Static Radar, wideband, Digital receiver
