Theory and Design of Blink Jamming

Establishing an error in the angle estimates of a monopulse radar is critical to creating miss distance during the terminal stage of missile engagements. However, the tools for creating angle deception are limited, with blink jamming offering significant potential. This paper fills in the conceptual...

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Main Authors: Kyle Davidson, Joey Bray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/6/1914
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spelling doaj-364f01184931442281d02f153e53a8d82020-11-25T01:41:51ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172020-03-01106191410.3390/app10061914app10061914Theory and Design of Blink JammingKyle Davidson0Joey Bray1Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON K7K 7B4, CanadaRoyal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON K7K 7B4, CanadaEstablishing an error in the angle estimates of a monopulse radar is critical to creating miss distance during the terminal stage of missile engagements. However, the tools for creating angle deception are limited, with blink jamming offering significant potential. This paper fills in the conceptual gaps in understanding of blink jamming, through a theoretical analysis, which is validated using modelling and simulation, including hardware-in-the-loop with a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). Additionally, a novel version of blink jamming is proposed, using a synchronized amplitude modulation, and its performance compared to traditional, unmodulated blink jamming. The complete results are discussed, with design guidance provided for implementing blink jamming in operational scenarios.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/6/1914radarelectronic warfarefpgaelectronic attackdigital radio frequency memoryelectronic support
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Theory and Design of Blink Jamming
Applied Sciences
radar
electronic warfare
fpga
electronic attack
digital radio frequency memory
electronic support
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Joey Bray
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title Theory and Design of Blink Jamming
title_short Theory and Design of Blink Jamming
title_full Theory and Design of Blink Jamming
title_fullStr Theory and Design of Blink Jamming
title_full_unstemmed Theory and Design of Blink Jamming
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publisher MDPI AG
series Applied Sciences
issn 2076-3417
publishDate 2020-03-01
description Establishing an error in the angle estimates of a monopulse radar is critical to creating miss distance during the terminal stage of missile engagements. However, the tools for creating angle deception are limited, with blink jamming offering significant potential. This paper fills in the conceptual gaps in understanding of blink jamming, through a theoretical analysis, which is validated using modelling and simulation, including hardware-in-the-loop with a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). Additionally, a novel version of blink jamming is proposed, using a synchronized amplitude modulation, and its performance compared to traditional, unmodulated blink jamming. The complete results are discussed, with design guidance provided for implementing blink jamming in operational scenarios.
topic radar
electronic warfare
fpga
electronic attack
digital radio frequency memory
electronic support
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/6/1914
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