Fuzzy-Fusion Classifier for MMV Full-Polarization Radar Target Recognition Using One-Dimensional Scattering Centers

Abstract

One-dimensional (1-D) scattering centers on a target can be used for radar target recognition purpose. In this paper, a new classifier based on fuzzy techniques is proposed, which is very much suitable for target recognition using 1-D scattering centers. Furthermore, information fusion techniques for full polarimetric receiver data are utilized at the decision level. The performance of the proposed fuzzy-fusion classifier is evaluated using a dataset of five aircraft models measured by millimeter-wave (MMW) full-polarization stepped-frequency radar in the compact range facility.