Study on Imaging Algorithm for Stepped-Frequency Chirp Train Waveform

A range profile synthetic algorithm of the stepped-frequency chirp train waveform is designed to obtain HRRP (High Resolution Range Profile) in this paper. Based on waveform model, grating lobes restraining method is proposed with the help of autocorrelation function. Due to the matched filter operation, image energy spill over the close range bins, which causes “ghost images”. Set parameters of inner pulse bandwidth, stepped frequency and chirp compression envelop sampling frequency properly, and then carry the synthetic algorithm, the “ghost images” are restrained. All of the results are validated by simulation.