Method and system for radar compatible data communication

摘要

A method and a system which allows for simultaneous radar tracking and data communication. The method of the invention includes the steps of (a) encoding a radar transmit signal with message data in a transmitter; (b) receiving transmitted returns of said encoded radar signal in a first receiver; (c) decoding said received return signal to eliminate message data; (d) receiving said encoded radar signal in a second receiver; and (e) decoding said received radar signal to extract said message data. The system of the invention includes a transmitter equipped for encoding a radar transmit signal with message data; a first receiver capable of decoding returns from said transmitter signal to eliminate said message data; and a second receiver capable of decoding said radar signal to extract the message data.