Title: Target tracker having target recognition means

Abstract: A monopulse radar system having automated target identification capability. first target recognizer, which can recognize a desired target by its radar signature, is used to improve direction finding performance by accurate placement and reduction in size of a receiver range gate. An additional target recognizing means is provided and allows integration of the return signal only if the signature of that return has been recognized as characteristic of the desired target.

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Inventors: Gabriele, Thomas L. (Timonium, MD, US)
Willey, III, Francis J. (Catonsville, MD, US)
Ziegler, Charles W. (Ann Arbor, MI, US)

Application Number: 335205
Filing Date: 1973-02-22
Publication_date: 1976-11-16
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy (Washington, DC)
Primary Class(es): 342/90 342/149, 342/192
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US Patent Ref:

2717999	Sep, 1955	Lewinstein	343/7.
3449749	Jun, 1969	McEvoy	343/113.
3495245	Feb, 1970	Leyde	343/7.
3516051	Jun, 1970	Arberman et al.	343/7.
3648286	Mar, 1972	Schoneborn	343/7.
3725928	Apr, 1973	Klimchak	343/5.

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Primary Examiner: Hubler, Malcolm F.
Assistant Examiner: Buczinski, S. C.
Attorney: Sciascia; R. S., Collignon; Paul S.