Cluttered Environment and Target Simulator to Evaluate Primary Surveillance Radar Processors †

This research article presents a comprehensive study focusing on advancing radar systems for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance in cluttered environments. The proliferation of UAV technology and its diverse applications have raised concerns about airspace security. To tackle this issue, this article introduces a novel simulator designed to evaluate the performance of primary monopulse radar processors. The simulator accurately replicates scenarios involving clutter Weibull distributions, stationary and moving targets, as well as pulse compression situations, thereby enabling precise and controlled evaluations. The study employs the simulator to assess radar processors, including a variant of moving target detection (MTD) and a constant false alarm rate (CFAR) processor. By implementing a rigorous methodology, the article underscores the significance of simulating cluttered conditions in refining the effectiveness of radar processors. The results yield valuable insights, facilitating objective interpretations. The proposed simulator and its implications contribute to enhancing UAV surveillance and airspace security, thereby pushing forward the capabilities of radar systems.