Abstract: A static-split tracking radar system with substantially improved performance. The system includes parallel signal processing channels for processing sum and difference signals from a target-seeking aerial array, to produce target tracking signals. Novel means are provided for trimming relative phase and gain of these channels to achieve substantially perfect matching, which gives a receiver stability sufficient for homing head use in a guided missile system. The system also includes a receiver for acquiring a reference frequency signal, the receiver having novel bandwidth adaptation and doppler tracking facilities. Other novel features provide improved clutter rejection and jamming immunity.

Abstract: A phase-lock loop system with particular use in radar tracking systems is disclosed. From a number of input signals of varying frequencies such as a carrier frequency and several side band frequencies the system can lock into phase and frequency with the input which has the largest amplitude by sweeping across a predetermined range of frequencies and allowing the phase-lock loop to operate only when a predetermined amplitude is exceeded.