Automatic Processing for ESM

In the past, radar ESM systems have relied on operator interpretation of measured parameters to provide classification and identification of emitters. However, for rapid response in the dense electromagnetic environments encountered in modern warfare, automatic processing and decision-making techniques are required. In order to identify individual emitters, their pulse trains must be deinterleaved. Various approaches to deinterleaving are discussed, and the relative merits of emitter parameters for each method are identified. Since it is impossible to totally avoid data corruption before the sorting process, the system design must take this into account.