Block floating point for radar data

Erik Lintz Christensen

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    Abstract

    Integer, floating point, and block floating point (BFP) data formats are analyzed and compared in order to establish the mathematical tools for selection of an optimal format which fulfils the demands of high resolution radar (SAR) data to large dynamic range and adequate S/N. The analysis takes quantization noise and saturation distortion into account and concludes that it is preferred to use small blocks and a (new) modified BFP format applying fractional exponents. Data from the EMISAR radar system are applied to illustrate the merits of the different schemes.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalI E E E Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems
    Volume35
    Issue number1
    Pages (from-to)308-318
    ISSN0018-9251
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1999

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