Detectability of Maritime Targets Using Passive Radar Based on Satellite-Borne Illuminators

Illuminator of opportunity passive radar has received extensive attention for its natural advantages in safety, anti-stealth and cost aspects in recent years. In this paper, the configuration of the illuminator of opportunity passive radar for maritime targets detection is considered. The power budget analysis is presented and the detectability is simulated from the parameters of typical satellite-borne illuminators. This study proposes configuration and detectability analysis, and provides theoretical basis for maritime targets detection using passive radar based on satellite-borne illuminators.