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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TARGET ALTITUDE ESTIMATION IN A TWO DIMENSIONAL RADAR SYSTEM

  • US 20080169967A1
  • Filed: 10/30/2006
  • Published: 07/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • tracking a contact using a sensor in a two-dimensional radar system;

    determining a closest point of approach (CPA) for the contact;

    determining a time to closest point of approach (TCPA) for the contact;

    estimating an altitude for the contact from the closest point of approach (CPA) and a cross line of sight distance during the time to closest point of approach (TCPA).

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