Abstract: A detection method for detecting heading based on sensor data of a radar sensor is provided. The radar sensor provides sensor data in form of a range to range rate spectrum. Two clusters of spectrum cells or recognition points are determined. The spectrum cells or recognition points of a first cluster and a second cluster have an intensity value. The spectrum cells or recognition points of the first cluster are arranged on a first linear stretch. The spectrum cells or recognition points of the second cluster are arranged on a second linear stretch. A first slope gradient is determined for the spectrum cells or recognition points in the first cluster. A second slope gradient is determined for the spectrum cells or recognition points in the second cluster.

Abstract: A detection method for detecting heading based on sensor data of a radar sensor is provided. The radar sensor provides sensor data in form of a range to range rate spectrum. Two clusters of spectrum cells or recognition points are determined. The spectrum cells or recognition points of a first cluster and a second cluster have an intensity value. The spectrum cells or recognition points of the first cluster are arranged on a first linear stretch. The spectrum cells or recognition points of the second cluster are arranged on a second linear stretch. A first slope gradient is determined for the spectrum cells or recognition points in the first cluster. A second slope gradient is determined for the spectrum cells or recognition points in the second cluster.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for optimizing the distribution of the resources of a scanning sensor over a number of areas, where each area can have demands for sensor resources. Said demands are expressed as a dwell time and a revisit time, and the method comprises assigning to each of said number of areas a priority, and compiling the total demands for resources. The total demand is compared with the total sensor resources, and if the total demand and total resources do not match, the total resources are distributing according to said priority. Preferably, the demand for sensor resources in an area is calculated as the ratio between dwell time and revisit frequency.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for optimizing the distribution of the resources of a scanning sensor over a number of areas, where each area can have demands for sensor resources. Said demands are expressed as a dwell time and a revisit time, and the method comprises assigning to each of said number of areas a priority, and compiling the total demands for resources. The total demand is compared with the total sensor resources, and if the total demand and total resources do not match, the total resources are distributing according to said priority. Preferably, the demand for sensor resources in an area is calculated as the ratio between dwell time and revisit frequency.

Abstract: A method is provided of optimizing, within an area which itself contains a number of part areas, the coverage of a sensor which has an angle-dependent range in a least one plane, and which sensor is in addition arranged on a mobile platform. The method includes determining at least two movement directions for the sensor platform, determining a center of movement for the two movement directions, and also determining periods of time during which the sensor platform is to move in each of the two movement directions. The center of movement of the platform is preferably located within the search area.