In this paper,the joint design of transmit and receive beamformers for transmit subaperturing multiple-input-multiple-output(TS-MIMO)radar is investigated,aiming to enhance its low probability of intercept(LPI)capabil...In this paper,the joint design of transmit and receive beamformers for transmit subaperturing multiple-input-multiple-output(TS-MIMO)radar is investigated,aiming to enhance its low probability of intercept(LPI)capability.The main objective is to simultaneously minimize the transmission power,suppress the transmit sidelobe levels,and minimize the probability of intercept,thus bolstering the LPI performance of the radar system while maintaining the desired target detection performance.An alternative optimization method is proposed to jointly optimize the transmit and receive beamformers,yielding an unified LPI optimization framework.Particularly,the proposed iterative algorithm based on the Lagrange duality theory for transmit beamforming is more efficient than the conventional convex optimization method.Numerical experiments highlight the effectiveness of the proposed approach in sidelobe suppression and computational efficiency.展开更多
Within the domain of Intelligent Group Systems(IGSs),this paper develops a resourceaware multitarget Constant False Alarm Rate(CFAR)detection framework for multisite MIMO radar systems.It underscores the necessity of ...Within the domain of Intelligent Group Systems(IGSs),this paper develops a resourceaware multitarget Constant False Alarm Rate(CFAR)detection framework for multisite MIMO radar systems.It underscores the necessity of managing finite transmit and receive antennas and transmit power systematically to enhance detection performance.To tackle the multidimensional resource optimization challenge,we introduce a Cooperative Transmit-Receive Antenna Selection and Power Allocation(CTRSPA)strategy.It employs a perception-action cycle that incorporates uncertain external support information to optimize worst-case detection performance with multiple targets.First,we derive a closed-form expression that incorporates uncertainty for the noncoherent integration squared-law detection probability using the Neyman-Pearson criterion.Subsequently,a joint optimization model for antenna selection and power allocation in CFAR detection is formulated,incorporating practical radar resource constraints.Mathematically,this represents an NPhard problem involving coupled continuous and Boolean variables.We propose a three-stage method—Reformulation,Node Picker,and Convex Power Allocation—that capitalizes on the independent convexity of the optimization model for each variable,ensuring a near-optimal result.Simulations confirm the approach's effectiveness,efficiency,and timeliness,particularly for large-scale radar networks,and reveal the impact of threat levels,system layout,and detection parameters on resource allocation.展开更多
Existing through-wall human activity recognition methods often rely on Doppler information or reflective signal characteristics of the human body.However,static individuals,lacking prominent motion features,do not gen...Existing through-wall human activity recognition methods often rely on Doppler information or reflective signal characteristics of the human body.However,static individuals,lacking prominent motion features,do not generate Doppler information.Moreover,radar signals experience significant attenuation due to absorption and scattering effects as they penetrate walls,limiting recognition performance.To address these challenges,this study proposes a novel through-wall human activity recognition method based on MIMO radar.Utilizing a MIMO radar operating at 1–2 GHz,we capture activity data of individuals through walls and process it into range-angle maps to represent activity features.To tackle the issue of minimal variation in reflection areas caused by static individuals,a multi-scale activity feature extraction module is designed,capable of extracting effective features from radar signals across multiple scales.Simultaneously,a temporal attention mechanism is employed to extract keyframe information from sequential signals,focusing on critical moments of activity.Furthermore,this study introduces an activity recognition network based on a Deformable Transformer,which efficiently extracts both global and local features from radar signals,delivering precise human posture and activity sequences.In experimental scenarios involving 24 cm-thick brick walls,the proposed method achieves an impressive 97.1%accuracy in activity recognition classification.展开更多
Most of the existing non-line-of-sight(NLOS)localization methods depend on the layout information of the scene which is difficult to be obtained in advance in the practical application scenarios.To solve the problem,a...Most of the existing non-line-of-sight(NLOS)localization methods depend on the layout information of the scene which is difficult to be obtained in advance in the practical application scenarios.To solve the problem,an NLOS target localization method in unknown L-shaped corridor based ultra-wideband(UWB)multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)radar is proposed in this paper.Firstly,the multipath propagation model of Lshaped corridor is established.Then,the localization process is analyzed by the propagation characteristics of diffraction and reflection.Specifically,two different back-projection imaging processes are performed on the radar echo,and the positions of focus regions in the two images are extracted to generate candidate targets.Furthermore,the distances of propagation paths corresponding to each candidate target are calculated,and then the similarity between each candidate target and the target is evaluated by employing two matching factors.The locations of the targets and the width of the corridor are determined based on the matching rules.Finally,two experiments are carried out to demonstrate that the method can effectively obtain the target positions and unknown scene information even when partial paths are lost.展开更多
Space-time adaptive processing （STAP） is an effective method adopted in airborne radar to suppress ground clutter. Multi- ple-input multiple-output （M1MO） radar is a new radar concept and has superiority over conv...Space-time adaptive processing （STAP） is an effective method adopted in airborne radar to suppress ground clutter. Multi- ple-input multiple-output （M1MO） radar is a new radar concept and has superiority over conventional radars. Recent proposals have been applying STAP in MIMO configuration to the improvement of the performance of conventional radars. As waveforms transmitted by MIMO radar can be correlated or uncorrelated with each other, this article develops a unified signal model incor- porating waveforms for STAP in MIMO radar with waveform diversity. Through this framework, STAP performances are ex- pressed as functions of the waveform covariance matrix （WCM）. Then, effects of waveforms can be investigated. The sensitivity, i.e., the maximum range detectable, is shown to be proportional to the maximum eigenvalue of WCM. Both theoretical studies and numerical simulation examples illustrate the waveform effects on the sensitivity of MIMO STAP radar, based on which we can make better trade-off between waveforms to achieve optimal system performance.展开更多
Array configuration of multiple-input multiple-output （MIMO） radar with non-uniform linear array （NLA） is proposed. Unlike a standard phased-array radar where NLA is used to generate thinner beam patterns, in MIMO...Array configuration of multiple-input multiple-output （MIMO） radar with non-uniform linear array （NLA） is proposed. Unlike a standard phased-array radar where NLA is used to generate thinner beam patterns, in MIMO radar the property of NLA is exploited to get more distinct virtual array elements so as to improve pa- rameter identifiability, which means the maximum number of targets that can be uniquely identified by the radar. A class of NLA called minimum redundancy linear array （MRLA） is employed and a new method to construct large MRLAs is descrihed. The numerical results verify that compared to uniform linear array （ULA） MIMO radars, NLA MIMO radars can retain the same parameter identifiability with fewer physical antennas and achieve larger aperture length and lower Cramer-Rao bound with the same number of the physical antennas.展开更多
受恶劣电磁环境和元器件老化等因素影响,多输入多输出(Multiple-Input Multiple-Output,MIMO)雷达的天线阵元发生故障的概率增加,而阵元故障会严重降低目标波达方向(Direction of Arrival,DOA)估计性能。现有的大多数基于深度学习的DOA...受恶劣电磁环境和元器件老化等因素影响,多输入多输出(Multiple-Input Multiple-Output,MIMO)雷达的天线阵元发生故障的概率增加,而阵元故障会严重降低目标波达方向(Direction of Arrival,DOA)估计性能。现有的大多数基于深度学习的DOA估计方法未能充分利用阵列模型的先验信息,导致其建立的映射关系极为复杂,从而使得网络拟合难度较大。为此,提出一种基于先验驱动残差注意力网络的阵元故障MIMO雷达DOA估计方法。首先,利用MIMO雷达协方差矩阵的双重Toeplitz先验特性,构建了基于先验驱动的残差注意力网络,并引入残差注意力块对协方差矩阵的特征进行加权处理,旨在学习阵元故障下存在数据缺失的协方差矩阵和完整协方差矩阵生成向量之间的映射关系。然后,根据残差注意力网络输出的生成向量估计值得到完整的协方差矩阵。最后,利用RD-ESPRIT(Reduced Dimension ESPRIT)算法估计目标DOA。仿真结果表明,所提算法在阵元故障下的DOA估计性能优于现有算法,在信噪比为15 dB时,其DOA估计精度比效果最好的现有算法提高了43.26%。展开更多
Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) waveform enables radar and communication functions simultaneously, which encounters low angle resolution and poor data rate for traditional single input single output ...Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) waveform enables radar and communication functions simultaneously, which encounters low angle resolution and poor data rate for traditional single input single output (SISO) systems. To solve these problems, an integrated radar and communication system (IRCS) with multiple input multiple output (MIMO) OFDM waveform is proposed. The different limitations of radar and communication in designing such a system are investigated. Then, an optimization problem is devised to obtain suitable system parameters, including the number of subcarriers, subcarrier spacing, number of symbols, pulse repetition frequency (PRF) and length of cyclic prefix (CP). Finally, to satisfy the requirements of both radar and communication, the IRCS parameters are derived in three typical cases. Several numerical results are presented to illustrate the demands of radar and communication, inconsistent or consistent, for the IRCS parameters and the superiority of the proposed system.展开更多
This paper discusses the problem of direction of departure （DOD） and direction of arrival （DOA） estimation for a bistatic multiple input multiple output （MIMO） radar, and proposes an improved reduced-dimension C...This paper discusses the problem of direction of departure （DOD） and direction of arrival （DOA） estimation for a bistatic multiple input multiple output （MIMO） radar, and proposes an improved reduced-dimension Capon algorithm therein. Compared with the reduced-dimension Capon algorithm which requires pair matching between the two-dimensional angle estimation, the pro- posed algorithm can obtain automatically paired DOD and DOA estimation without debasing the performance of angle estimation in bistatic MIMO radar. Furthermore, the proposed algorithm has a lower complexity than the reduced-dimension Capon algorithm, and it is suitable for non-uniform linear arrays. The complexity of the proposed algorithm is analyzed and the Cramer-Rao bound （CRB） is also derived. Simulation results verify the usefulness of the proposed algorithm.展开更多
In this paper, the problem of moving target localization from Bistatic Range(BR) and Bistatic Range Rate(BRR) measurements in a Multiple-Input Multiple-Output(MIMO) radar system having widely separated antennas is inv...In this paper, the problem of moving target localization from Bistatic Range(BR) and Bistatic Range Rate(BRR) measurements in a Multiple-Input Multiple-Output(MIMO) radar system having widely separated antennas is investigated. We consider a practically motivated scenario,where the accurate knowledge of transmitter and receiver locations is not known and only the nominal values are available for processing. With the transmitter and receiver location uncertainties,which are usually neglected in MIMO radar systems by prior studies, taken into account in the measurement model, we develop a novel algebraic solution to reduce the estimation error for moving target localization. The proposed algorithm is based on the pseudolinear set of equations and two-step weighted least squares estimation. The Cramer-Rao Lower Bound(CRLB) is derived in the presence of transmitter and receiver location uncertainties. Theoretical accuracy analysis demonstrates that the proposed solution attains the CRLB, and numerical examples show that the proposed solution achieves significant performance improvement over the existing algorithms.展开更多
A novel modified optimization technique known as the multi-objective micro particle swarm optimization（MO-MicPSO） is proposed for polyphase coded signal design.The proposed MO-MicPSO requires only a small population...A novel modified optimization technique known as the multi-objective micro particle swarm optimization（MO-MicPSO） is proposed for polyphase coded signal design.The proposed MO-MicPSO requires only a small population size compared with the standard particle swarm optimization that uses a larger population size.This new method is guided by an elite archive to finish the multi-objective optimization.The orthogonal polyphase coded signal（OPCS） can fundamentally improve the multiple input multiple output（MIMO） radar system performance,with which the radar system has high resolution and abundant signal channels.Simulation results on the polyphase coded signal design show that the MO-MicPSO can perform quite well for this high-dimensional multi-objective optimized problem.Compared with particle swarm optimization or genetic algorithm,the proposed MO-MicPSO has a better optimized efficiency and less time consumption.展开更多
The non-fluctuating target detection in low-grazing angle using multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) radar systems was studied, where the multipath effects are very abundant. The performance of detection can be improv...The non-fluctuating target detection in low-grazing angle using multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) radar systems was studied, where the multipath effects are very abundant. The performance of detection can be improved via utilizing the multipath echoes. First, the reflection coefficient considering the curved earth effect is derived. Then, the general signal model for MIMO radar is introduced for non-fluctuating target in low-grazing angle. Using the generalized likelihood ratio test(GLRT) criterion, the detector of non-fluctuating target with multipath was analyzed. The simulation results demonstrate that the MIMO radar outperforms the conventional radar in non-fluctuating target detection and show that the performance can be enhanced markedly when the multipath effects are considered.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62271247)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20240181)+4 种基金the Dreams Foundation of Jianghuai Advance Technology Center(2023-ZM01D001)the National Aerospace Science Foundation of China(20220055052001)the Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Provincethe Fund of Prospective Layout of Scientific Research for Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronauticsthe Key Laboratory of Radar Imaging and Microwave Photonics(Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics),Ministry of Education。
文摘In this paper,the joint design of transmit and receive beamformers for transmit subaperturing multiple-input-multiple-output(TS-MIMO)radar is investigated,aiming to enhance its low probability of intercept(LPI)capability.The main objective is to simultaneously minimize the transmission power,suppress the transmit sidelobe levels,and minimize the probability of intercept,thus bolstering the LPI performance of the radar system while maintaining the desired target detection performance.An alternative optimization method is proposed to jointly optimize the transmit and receive beamformers,yielding an unified LPI optimization framework.Particularly,the proposed iterative algorithm based on the Lagrange duality theory for transmit beamforming is more efficient than the conventional convex optimization method.Numerical experiments highlight the effectiveness of the proposed approach in sidelobe suppression and computational efficiency.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62071482 and 62471348)the Shaanxi Association of Science and Technology Youth Talent Support Program Project,China(No.20230137)+1 种基金the Innovative Talents Cultivate Program for Technology Innovation Team of Shaanxi Province,China(No.2024RS-CXTD-08)the Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities,China。
文摘Within the domain of Intelligent Group Systems(IGSs),this paper develops a resourceaware multitarget Constant False Alarm Rate(CFAR)detection framework for multisite MIMO radar systems.It underscores the necessity of managing finite transmit and receive antennas and transmit power systematically to enhance detection performance.To tackle the multidimensional resource optimization challenge,we introduce a Cooperative Transmit-Receive Antenna Selection and Power Allocation(CTRSPA)strategy.It employs a perception-action cycle that incorporates uncertain external support information to optimize worst-case detection performance with multiple targets.First,we derive a closed-form expression that incorporates uncertainty for the noncoherent integration squared-law detection probability using the Neyman-Pearson criterion.Subsequently,a joint optimization model for antenna selection and power allocation in CFAR detection is formulated,incorporating practical radar resource constraints.Mathematically,this represents an NPhard problem involving coupled continuous and Boolean variables.We propose a three-stage method—Reformulation,Node Picker,and Convex Power Allocation—that capitalizes on the independent convexity of the optimization model for each variable,ensuring a near-optimal result.Simulations confirm the approach's effectiveness,efficiency,and timeliness,particularly for large-scale radar networks,and reveal the impact of threat levels,system layout,and detection parameters on resource allocation.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62272242)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Nos.KYCX21_0800,KYCX23_1082).
文摘Existing through-wall human activity recognition methods often rely on Doppler information or reflective signal characteristics of the human body.However,static individuals,lacking prominent motion features,do not generate Doppler information.Moreover,radar signals experience significant attenuation due to absorption and scattering effects as they penetrate walls,limiting recognition performance.To address these challenges,this study proposes a novel through-wall human activity recognition method based on MIMO radar.Utilizing a MIMO radar operating at 1–2 GHz,we capture activity data of individuals through walls and process it into range-angle maps to represent activity features.To tackle the issue of minimal variation in reflection areas caused by static individuals,a multi-scale activity feature extraction module is designed,capable of extracting effective features from radar signals across multiple scales.Simultaneously,a temporal attention mechanism is employed to extract keyframe information from sequential signals,focusing on critical moments of activity.Furthermore,this study introduces an activity recognition network based on a Deformable Transformer,which efficiently extracts both global and local features from radar signals,delivering precise human posture and activity sequences.In experimental scenarios involving 24 cm-thick brick walls,the proposed method achieves an impressive 97.1%accuracy in activity recognition classification.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20B2070,62001091)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2022YFS0531).
文摘Most of the existing non-line-of-sight(NLOS)localization methods depend on the layout information of the scene which is difficult to be obtained in advance in the practical application scenarios.To solve the problem,an NLOS target localization method in unknown L-shaped corridor based ultra-wideband(UWB)multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)radar is proposed in this paper.Firstly,the multipath propagation model of Lshaped corridor is established.Then,the localization process is analyzed by the propagation characteristics of diffraction and reflection.Specifically,two different back-projection imaging processes are performed on the radar echo,and the positions of focus regions in the two images are extracted to generate candidate targets.Furthermore,the distances of propagation paths corresponding to each candidate target are calculated,and then the similarity between each candidate target and the target is evaluated by employing two matching factors.The locations of the targets and the width of the corridor are determined based on the matching rules.Finally,two experiments are carried out to demonstrate that the method can effectively obtain the target positions and unknown scene information even when partial paths are lost.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (60901056)National Basic Research Program of China (6139303)
文摘Space-time adaptive processing （STAP） is an effective method adopted in airborne radar to suppress ground clutter. Multi- ple-input multiple-output （M1MO） radar is a new radar concept and has superiority over conventional radars. Recent proposals have been applying STAP in MIMO configuration to the improvement of the performance of conventional radars. As waveforms transmitted by MIMO radar can be correlated or uncorrelated with each other, this article develops a unified signal model incor- porating waveforms for STAP in MIMO radar with waveform diversity. Through this framework, STAP performances are ex- pressed as functions of the waveform covariance matrix （WCM）. Then, effects of waveforms can be investigated. The sensitivity, i.e., the maximum range detectable, is shown to be proportional to the maximum eigenvalue of WCM. Both theoretical studies and numerical simulation examples illustrate the waveform effects on the sensitivity of MIMO STAP radar, based on which we can make better trade-off between waveforms to achieve optimal system performance.
基金Supported by the Aeronautic Science Foundation of China(2008ZC52026)the Innovation Foundation of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics~~
文摘Array configuration of multiple-input multiple-output （MIMO） radar with non-uniform linear array （NLA） is proposed. Unlike a standard phased-array radar where NLA is used to generate thinner beam patterns, in MIMO radar the property of NLA is exploited to get more distinct virtual array elements so as to improve pa- rameter identifiability, which means the maximum number of targets that can be uniquely identified by the radar. A class of NLA called minimum redundancy linear array （MRLA） is employed and a new method to construct large MRLAs is descrihed. The numerical results verify that compared to uniform linear array （ULA） MIMO radars, NLA MIMO radars can retain the same parameter identifiability with fewer physical antennas and achieve larger aperture length and lower Cramer-Rao bound with the same number of the physical antennas.
文摘双基地多输入多输出(Multiple-Input Multiple-Output, MIMO)雷达阵元故障会导致三阶观测张量中出现缺失切片数据,严重影响目标角度估计性能。为此,提出一种基于原子范数的阵元故障MIMO雷达差分共阵角度估计方法。首先,对MIMO雷达三阶观测张量进行PARAFAC分解得到收发阵列的不完整因子矩阵;然后,利用收发阵列的因子矩阵分别获得发射和接收差分共阵的导向矩阵,并利用差分共阵的冗余度对故障阵元缺失数据进行填充,从而得到等效虚拟收发阵列的虚拟因子矩阵;最后,为了填补等效虚拟阵列中的空洞,分别对等效虚拟收发阵列的虚拟因子矩阵建立原子范数约束下的低秩矩阵重构模型,并将其表述为半正定规划(Semi-definite Programming, SDP)问题,利用交替方向乘子法(Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers, ADMM)求解该矩阵重构模型。仿真结果表明,所提方法可以有效重构出不完整因子矩阵中的缺失数据,从而改善MIMO雷达阵元故障下的角度估计性能。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(6123101761671352)
文摘Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) waveform enables radar and communication functions simultaneously, which encounters low angle resolution and poor data rate for traditional single input single output (SISO) systems. To solve these problems, an integrated radar and communication system (IRCS) with multiple input multiple output (MIMO) OFDM waveform is proposed. The different limitations of radar and communication in designing such a system are investigated. Then, an optimization problem is devised to obtain suitable system parameters, including the number of subcarriers, subcarrier spacing, number of symbols, pulse repetition frequency (PRF) and length of cyclic prefix (CP). Finally, to satisfy the requirements of both radar and communication, the IRCS parameters are derived in three typical cases. Several numerical results are presented to illustrate the demands of radar and communication, inconsistent or consistent, for the IRCS parameters and the superiority of the proposed system.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(6080105261271327)+2 种基金Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds(1201039C)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2012M521099)Hubei Key Laboratory of Intelligent Wireless Communications(IWC2012002)
文摘This paper discusses the problem of direction of departure （DOD） and direction of arrival （DOA） estimation for a bistatic multiple input multiple output （MIMO） radar, and proposes an improved reduced-dimension Capon algorithm therein. Compared with the reduced-dimension Capon algorithm which requires pair matching between the two-dimensional angle estimation, the pro- posed algorithm can obtain automatically paired DOD and DOA estimation without debasing the performance of angle estimation in bistatic MIMO radar. Furthermore, the proposed algorithm has a lower complexity than the reduced-dimension Capon algorithm, and it is suitable for non-uniform linear arrays. The complexity of the proposed algorithm is analyzed and the Cramer-Rao bound （CRB） is also derived. Simulation results verify the usefulness of the proposed algorithm.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61703433)
文摘In this paper, the problem of moving target localization from Bistatic Range(BR) and Bistatic Range Rate(BRR) measurements in a Multiple-Input Multiple-Output(MIMO) radar system having widely separated antennas is investigated. We consider a practically motivated scenario,where the accurate knowledge of transmitter and receiver locations is not known and only the nominal values are available for processing. With the transmitter and receiver location uncertainties,which are usually neglected in MIMO radar systems by prior studies, taken into account in the measurement model, we develop a novel algebraic solution to reduce the estimation error for moving target localization. The proposed algorithm is based on the pseudolinear set of equations and two-step weighted least squares estimation. The Cramer-Rao Lower Bound(CRLB) is derived in the presence of transmitter and receiver location uncertainties. Theoretical accuracy analysis demonstrates that the proposed solution attains the CRLB, and numerical examples show that the proposed solution achieves significant performance improvement over the existing algorithms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(6107116361071164+5 种基金6147119161501233)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(NP2014504)the Aeronautical Science Foundation(20152052026)the Electronic & Information School of Yangtze University Innovation Foundation(2016-DXCX-05)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (60601016)
文摘A novel modified optimization technique known as the multi-objective micro particle swarm optimization（MO-MicPSO） is proposed for polyphase coded signal design.The proposed MO-MicPSO requires only a small population size compared with the standard particle swarm optimization that uses a larger population size.This new method is guided by an elite archive to finish the multi-objective optimization.The orthogonal polyphase coded signal（OPCS） can fundamentally improve the multiple input multiple output（MIMO） radar system performance,with which the radar system has high resolution and abundant signal channels.Simulation results on the polyphase coded signal design show that the MO-MicPSO can perform quite well for this high-dimensional multi-objective optimized problem.Compared with particle swarm optimization or genetic algorithm,the proposed MO-MicPSO has a better optimized efficiency and less time consumption.
基金Project(61171133) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(11JJ1010) supported by the Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Hunan Province,China
文摘The non-fluctuating target detection in low-grazing angle using multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) radar systems was studied, where the multipath effects are very abundant. The performance of detection can be improved via utilizing the multipath echoes. First, the reflection coefficient considering the curved earth effect is derived. Then, the general signal model for MIMO radar is introduced for non-fluctuating target in low-grazing angle. Using the generalized likelihood ratio test(GLRT) criterion, the detector of non-fluctuating target with multipath was analyzed. The simulation results demonstrate that the MIMO radar outperforms the conventional radar in non-fluctuating target detection and show that the performance can be enhanced markedly when the multipath effects are considered.
