MATLAB: Complex target simulation using phased.RadarTarget

Question

Hi,

I am currently working with the Phased Array System Toolbox (ver 2.2)of MATLAB. The phased.RadarTarget feature helps to simulate 'point targets'. It is also possible to add time fluctuating models (Swerlings 1,2 etc) using this function. Is there anyway to simulate 'complex targets' such as a car, airplane etc using this toolbox, provided I have the RCS vs. Aspect angle values for these complex objects? Any information that would point me in the right direction would be helpful. Any other alternative ideas are also welcome.

Thanks you, Jenny

Answer 1

Currently there is no such functionality in Phased Array System Toolbox. However, you can try to build one if you have the data available. The equation for the reflected signal is shown in the documentation:

http://www.mathworks.com/help/phased/ug/radar-target.html

So what you can do is using interpolation to come up the desired RCS value based on the measurements and then apply the equation.

HTH and if you need more details, feel free to drop me a note.