Performance analysis of optimum nonparametric rank tests for radar detection under K-distributed clutter

This paper deals with a comparative analysis of optimum rank tests versus optimum parametric tests for radar detection, under K-distributed clutter, and nonfluctuating and Swerling II target models. The performance analysis is carried out under independent and identically distributed clutter samples. Some results of detection probability (P/sub d/) versus signal-to-clutter ratio (SCR) are presented in curves for different detector parameter values. Also, a detailed discussion of the simulation results is provided and some conclusions are summarized at the end of the paper.