ABSTRACT
In general, ECM is used by the offense to accomplish one, several, or possibly all of the following objectives: (1) deny proper target detection; (2) generate operator confusion and / or deception; (3) force delays in detection and tracking initiation; (4) generate false tracks of non-real targets; (5) overload the radar computer with an excessive number of targets; (6) deny accurate measurements of the target range and range rate; (7) force dropped tracks; and (8) introduce errors in target position and range rate. Alternatively, the defense may utilize Electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) to overcome and mitigate the effects of ECM on the radar. When deployed properly, ECCM techniques and / or hardware can have the following effects: (1) prevent receiver saturation; (2) maintain a reasonable CFAR rate; (3) enhance the signal to jammer ratio; (4) properly identify and discriminate directional interference; (5) reject invalid targets; and (6) maintain true target tracks.
