Radiolocation Devices for Detection and Tracking Small High-Speed Ballistic Objects-Features, Applications, and Methods of Tests

Sensors (Basel). 2019 Dec 5;19(24):5362. doi: 10.3390/s19245362.

Abstract

This article describes radiolocation devices dedicated to the detection and tracking of small high-speed ballistic objects and multifunctional radars. This functionality is implemented by applying space search technology and adaptive algorithms for detection and tracking of air objects in parallel with classic search and tracking of objects in controlled airspace. This article presents examples of the construction of both types of devices produced by foreign companies and Polish industry. The following sections present methods for testing radars with the function of tracking small high-speed ballistic objects along with examples of results of observations of combat ammunition.

Keywords: GPS applications; high-speed ballistic objects tracking; radar; radar field tests; research radar.