Wideband copula ambiguity function in radar and navigation systems

Wideband copula ambiguity function in radar and navigation systems

R. B. Sinitsyn, F. J. Yanovsky

 

Abstract

This paper discusses the notion of the wideband radar ambiguity function, which wasintroduced earlier, and particularly its nonparametric variant. Consideration is focused on application toradar and navigation systems. The new nonparametric variant of the ambiguity function, which is based onthe notion of copula, is suggested. This version of the ambiguity function can be effectively used for thesignal synthesis and detection in different electronic systems in case of signals with an unknown spectrumand probability density function that is normally typical for radar and sometimes for navigation systems

Keywords

Ambiguity function; copula; non-parametric algorithm; wideband signal; radar; navigation

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