Radar jamming refers to the point where a radar system is able to detect a target despite the target’s attempts to jam radar signals. This occurs when the signal processing capabilities of the radar system are strong enough to distinguish weak return signals from the target amid the interference caused by jamming signals. Essentially, Burn Through represents the threshold beyond which radar jamming becomes ineffective because the radar system can still detect and track its targets.
Radar burn mode is a specific operational mode used by radar systems to improve their ability to detect targets even in the presence of jamming. In this mode, the radar system adjusts its parameters, such as signal processing algorithms and transmission frequencies, to mitigate the effects of jamming signals. By optimizing these parameters, the radar system aims to maintain target detection capability even when subjected to deliberate interference attempts.
Radar jamming works by emitting electromagnetic signals that interfere with signals received by a radar system. These jamming signals can take various forms, including noise, false targets, or deceptive signals designed to confuse or overwhelm the radar receiver. The goal of radar jamming is to degrade the radar system’s ability to accurately detect and track targets by masking or distorting the true echo signals reflected from targets of interest.
Sensor jamming, on the other hand, encompasses a broader range of techniques aimed at disrupting the operation of various sensor systems beyond radar. This may include infrared (IR) sensors, electro-optical (EO) sensors, and other types of electronic detection and tracking systems. Sensor jamming techniques often involve emitting interference signals that mimic valid sensor outputs or generate false signals to deceive or overwhelm sensors, thereby reducing their effectiveness in detecting and tracking targets accurately.