VHF/UHF radar Part 2: Operational aspects and applications

Low-frequency radars have the potential to counter stealth efforts and detect low-flying targets beyond the horizon. Part 2 of this paper discusses approaches to target classification and the problems of vulnerability to jamming and operation in a densely populated frequency band. The anti-jamming capabilities of VHF radars are analysed based on measurements conducted with the FHR experimental radar LARISSA and it is demonstrated that electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) with other users of the band can be achieved using a spectral signal-shaping technique. The paper is completed by an overview of possible and existing VHF/UHF radar applications.