Abstract: Apparatus (10) for simultaneously engaging a multiplicity of selected targets (V1-V7) to launch one or more missiles (T) at each target and acquire, track, and guide each missile to its respective target. A field of view (FOV) is scanned to detect one or more targets therewithin. A target selection system (34) is used to designate various of the targets at which to launch missiles. A plurality of missiles are then launched, and directed to each selected target. A plurality of sensors (58) detect radiation from each missile as it travels toward its respective target. An acquisition and tracking system (74) is used to track each missile and its target. The system includes a processor (80) for determining the position of each missile relative to its respective target, and a control module (82) responsive to the processor for generating and transmitting guidance signals to each missile to guide it to its target.

Abstract: A method of signal processing for use in high duty factor radars for detecting targets at ranges both shorter and longer than a minimum range defined by a transmitted pulse having a defined pulse length. A coded pulse coherent array waveform is transmitted and a return signal which is a waveform reflected off a target is received. The reflected waveform is sampled and time shifted by adding data to its beginning and end. The vector is then processed (pulse compressed) to obtain target information. Target information can now be obtained which is normally in a "blind zone", because the distance of the target from the radar is such that it appears during an interval when sampling is not done because of waveform transmission.