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    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Optical Physics
    • Signal Processing

    Background:

    • Distinguishing true targets from imitators and clutter is critical in exoatmospheric surveillance.
    • Existing methods face challenges with various noise sources and target parameter uncertainties.
    • Matched filters are essential for signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) enhancement and pulse recognition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop advanced methods for distinguishing true targets from point-target imitators and extended-target clutter in exoatmospheric conditions.
    • To analyze the performance of matched filters considering multiple noise sources.
    • To create a multicolor radiant-intensity structure for improved target discrimination.

    Main Methods:

    • Detailed analysis of matched filters for SNR enhancement and pulse recognition.
    • Inclusion of photon noise, modulation noise, generation-recombination (GR) noise, contact noise, and thermal noise in matched filter design.
    • Development of a multicolor radiant-intensity structure by analyzing uncertainties in target irradiance parameters (range, temperature, area, emissivity).
    • Adaptation of Helstrom's radar signal processing method to a four-channel pulse-recognition system.

    Main Results:

    • Derivation of bias terms, variances, and statistical descriptors for target irradiance parameters.
    • Discussion of statistical discrimination techniques leveraging the radiant-intensity format.
    • Analysis of performance degradation in the four-channel system due to arrival time delays and mismatched filters.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed multicolor radiant-intensity structure offers a robust approach to target discrimination in challenging exoatmospheric scenarios.
    • Matched filter analysis considering comprehensive noise sources is vital for effective signal processing.
    • Adaptation of advanced signal processing techniques can significantly improve exoatmospheric surveillance capabilities.