Using real data for the implementation of multistatic passive radar geometry optimization procedure

This paper presents the results of the application to specific real air traffic scenarios of a design procedure developed in [1]-[2], that aims at passive radar system performance optimization in terms of 2D positioning accuracy. Specifically the presented procedure guides the designer to select the multistatic radar geometry configuration that maximizes the twodimensional target positioning accuracy. A preliminary statistical study of the real air traffic allowed to identify the busiest air route. Among them typical air traffic scenarios suitable for the study have been chosen. The presented procedure considers the main physical and geometrical features of the passive radar receiver, the main issues related to a real passive radar scenario and the main characteristics of the territory. Optimization results show that a multistatic passive radar system composed by two transmitters and one receiver is able to localize targets on a real trajectory with good values of positioning accuracy that makes it potentially effective for an air traffic control system, considering the illuminators geographical distribution on the Italian territory and their real power transmission features. © 2011 European Microwave Assoc.