OS-CFAR Processing for Marine Radar Intermediate Frequency Signals

Resource Overview

Implementation of OS-CFAR processing on marine radar IF signals with optimized clutter filtering algorithms

Detailed Documentation

This document presents the implementation of Order Statistic Constant False Alarm Rate (OS-CFAR) processing for marine radar intermediate frequency signals to effectively filter out clutter. The processing employs advanced algorithms and techniques to maintain accurate and stable false alarm rates, utilizing reference window sorting and adaptive threshold calculation mechanisms. Key implementation aspects include optimized sorting algorithms for reference cell selection and dynamic threshold adjustments based on surrounding noise statistics. Furthermore, we enhance the filter performance through algorithmic optimizations that improve clutter suppression efficiency. The primary objective is to deliver a high-performance, reliable marine radar system that ensures safe maritime navigation for vessels through robust signal processing techniques and adaptive threshold management.