双基地前向散射雷达探测与成像

前向散射雷达(Forward Scatter Radar, FSR)作为一种特殊的双基地雷达,可以利用目标在穿越收发机之间基线的运动而形成的前向散射信号进行探测、成像与识别。由于前向散射效应对提高目标雷达截面积具有重要意义,因此,前向散射雷达在反隐身探测方面具有显著的优势。文章首先综述了前向散射雷达截面积、前向散射雷达目标探测及阴影逆合成孔径雷达(Shadow Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar, SISAR)成像的国内外研究现状,重点分析了前向散射杂波的统计特性、高精度参数估计与多目标分辨等关键难题；在此基础上详细介绍了前向散射雷达探测和SISAR成像研究的最新理论和实验进展,首次给出了基于北斗导航卫星的民航客机前向散射探测实验结果；最后,对前向散射雷达探测和成像的研究前景和发展趋势进行了展望,为隐身目标的探测与识别研究提供一种新的技术手段。 

Bistatic Forward Scattering Radar Detection and Imaging

Forward Scattering Radar (FSR) is a special type of bistatic radar that can implement image detection, imaging, and identification using the forward scattering signals provided by the moving targets that cross the baseline between the transmitter and receiver. Because the forward scattering effect has a vital significance in increasing the targets' Radar Cross Section (RCS), FSR is quite advantageous for use in counter stealth detection. This paper first introduces the front line technology used in forward scattering RCS, FSR detection, and Shadow Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (SISAR) imaging and key problems such as the statistical characteristics of forward scattering clutter, accurate parameter estimation, and multitarget discrimination are then analyzed. Subsequently, the current research progress in FSR detection and SISAR imaging are described in detail, including the theories and experiments. In addition, with reference to the BeiDou navigation satellite, the results of forward scattering experiments in civil aircraft detection are shown. Finally, this paper considers future developments in FSR target detection and imaging and presents a new, promising technique for stealth target detection.