A simulation tool for analysis of MTD algorithms employing STAP techniques

The purpose of this work is development and program realization in MATLAB computational environment of a tool suitable for modeling and evaluating the performance of a pulse doppler MTD (Moving Target Detector) radar with LFM (Linear Frequency Modulated) signals employing STAP (Space Time Adaptive Processing) techniques. It supports numerical design choices with selectable system and signal processing parameters so that different designs can be traded-off or optimized. This software tool is also able to simulate selectable target, clutter and jamming and thus particular scenarios of interest can be evaluated. The obtained results can be a good base for real time implementation.