Methods of Determination of Optimal Points of Radio Monitoring Means Placement

The effectiveness of the radio monitoring system depends on the correctness of determining the coordinates of the location of radio monitoring tools at the stage of planning their application. The decision on the choice of position for radio monitoring should consider the heterogeneity of the terrain in the area of tasks, the presence of natural and electronic interference, which can lead to deterioration of conditions for receiving signals from radio sources. The use of the known methods, techniques, and algorithms for the placement of radio monitoring tools does not fully consider the requirements mentioned above. This leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of radio monitoring in a particular area of performance. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to develop a methodology for spatial placement of radio monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of radio monitoring in a particular area of tasks, taking into account the heterogeneity of the terrain, as well as natural and artificial electronic interference. Determining the coordinates of radio monitoring facilities included in the radio monitoring system involves determining the allowable options for their placement in a particular area of tasks using the mathematical apparatus of the dense placement function and its hodograph and further thinning of the matrix of acceptable solutions based on restrictions. A distinctive feature of the proposed approach is the optimization problem of geometric design for radio monitoring of complex spatial forms. At the same time, the peculiarities of completing the radio monitoring system using different types are also taken into account. It is expedient to use the developed technique for the planning of application of the system of radio monitoring; formation of working decisions on the construction of the radio monitoring system; assessing the quality of decisions and the formation of alternatives; ensuring the adaptation of the structure of the radio monitoring system to changes in the situation under the influence of the enemy and the formation of new zones of electronic interference.