FMICW radar simulator

Abstract

The main goal of the paper is to develop a Frequency Modulation Interrupted Continuous Wave radar simulator. The radar working frequency is 35.4 GHz and it is intended to detect clouds. The simulated output data are compared with output data acquired by the real radar. The real data are acquired from the observation of a static object - the chimney. Radar Cross Section (RCS) of the chimney is calculated and used for simulations. RCS value is used in the simulation for better approximation of results. Paper contains a method for detection based on Power Spectral Density.