A ground clutter suppression technique is disclosed utilizing two parallel return signal processing paths, both utilizing linear-to- logarithmic conversion capability and one having a signal delay capability for one pulse repetition. The outputs are subtracted and are subsequently compared with a factor related to the root-mean-square (rms) of two deviation inputs, one input functionally related to apparatus limitations and one deviation input functionally related to antenna position (step between samples) for each signal received. The Doppler frequency standard deviation inputs are then summed rms and used to select an amplitude standard deviation which is compared with the amplitude difference between successive return signals. Thereafter, the logic decision output is operated on utilizing a digital filter to essentially eliminate ground clutter or small variance (PRF to PRf) return signals from the display.
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