Research on Evaluation Index System for Software Defined Radar (SDR)

Software defined radar (SDR) is an important phase and an inexorable trend during the development of radar system technology. The reasonable and pertinent assessment for SDR is worth of profound research in both theoretical methodologies and practical applications. However, studies on the evaluation index system for SDR are rarely reported in literatures so far. In this paper, the technology connotation, typical characteristics and system architecture of SDR are firstly described. Then, the overall architecture of evaluation index system is constructed from four aspects: technological level, combat effectiveness, tactical and technical indicators as well as product quality. Moreover, each of the evaluation indexes is discussed in detail according to the present situation and future trends. This study can not only supply a reference to commanders for decision making in demonstration, development, usage and optimization of radar equipment, but also provide helpful suggestions for industry peers in further associated research work.