A novel autofocusing technique is developed for random translational motion
compensation in inverse; synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) imaging of object
s. This technique is based on aa entropy minimization, principle and valida
ted via a nonparametric estimation method. Images of a simulation and a rea
l flying aircraft are used for illustration. Images of encouraging quality:
confirm the feasibility of autofocusing the radar images by just the requi
rement of minimizing the image entropy.