Low-observable target detection in sea clutter based on fractal-based variable step-size least mean square algorithm

This paper introduces fractal-based variable step-size least mean square(FB-VSLMS) algorithm and proposes a model for radar target detection in sea clutter. FB-VSLMS algorithm deals with a specific class of fractal signals and except one parameter requiring time-varying constraints, the constraints on the remaining parameters are time-invariant. And the step-size matrix is determined completely with the knowledge of the deterministic Hurst exponent. The model based on this algorithm is suited for tracking signals from the family of fractal signals that are inherently nonstationary. In the end, the performance of the novel model is analyzed. By the verification of X-band real sea clutter, the model is shown to be effective for low-observable point target detection in sea clutter.

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