Incoherent Light Sources-Based Low Probability of Detection and Covert Radars over Atmospheric Turbulence Channels

Ivan B. Djordjevic, Vijay Nafria

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Abstract

In this paper we are concerned with the low probability of detection (LPD) and covert radars employing optical incoherent sources. Key idea of our proposed LPD/covert radar concept is to hide the radar signal in solar radiation by employing the broadband (>30 nm) Erbium-doped fiber amplifier source, modulating such source output beam with a constant amplitude modulation format at high-speed, and detect the presence of the target by the cross-correlation method. To demonstrate the proposed concept we developed an outdoor free-space optical (FSO) testbed at the University of Arizona campus. To improve the tolerance to atmospheric turbulence effects the adaptive optics is used. We demonstrate that the LPD/covert radar concept over strong turbulent FSO channel is feasible in a desert environment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2023 International Conference on Advanced Technologies, Systems and Services in Telecommunications, TELSIKS 2023
EditorsNebojsa S. Doncov, Zoran Z. Stankovic, Biljana P. Stosic
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages259-261
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9798350347029
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event16th International Conference on Advanced Technologies, Systems and Services in Telecommunications, TELSIKS 2023 - Nis, Serbia
Duration: Oct 25 2023Oct 27 2023

Publication series

Name2023 International Conference on Advanced Technologies, Systems and Services in Telecommunications, TELSIKS 2023

Conference

Conference16th International Conference on Advanced Technologies, Systems and Services in Telecommunications, TELSIKS 2023
Country/TerritorySerbia
CityNis
Period10/25/2310/27/23

Keywords

  • Free-space optical (FSO) channels
  • Incoherent sources
  • Low probability of detection radars
  • Radars
  • atmospheric turbulence effects

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Information Systems
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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