Bistatic velocity in radar refers to the speed of the target relative to the geometry of the radar receiver in a bistatic radar system. It takes into account the movement of the target and the spatial relationship between the transmitter, receiver and target positions.
Bistatic velocity measurements are crucial for applications such as tracking moving targets, calculating Doppler shifts, and determining the speed and direction of objects within the radar coverage area.
Radar bistatic range is the distance between the radar transmitter and target plus the distance between the target and radar receiver in a bistatic radar configuration. Unlike monostatic radar, where the range is simply the distance between the radar transmitter and target, bistatic range calculations consider the spatial separation between the transmitter and receiver.
This configuration affects radar performance, signal propagation and range measurement accuracy in different operational scenarios.
The main difference between monostatic and bistatic radar is the placement and configuration of their transmitter and receiver components. In monostatic radar systems, the transmitter and receiver share the same location, often using a single antenna for transmitting and receiving signals.
This configuration simplifies hardware design but limits flexibility in radar coverage and operational capabilities.
In contrast, bistatic radar systems have separate transmitter and receiver units placed in different locations. This configuration provides benefits such as improved stealth detection, improved coverage in cluttered environments, and reduced vulnerability to jamming or interference.
Bistatic radar systems can exploit different geometric configurations to achieve specific operational objectives, making them suitable for diverse applications ranging from military surveillance to environmental monitoring and space exploration