Measurement of distance, velocity and angle of arrival using FMCW-CW combined waveform

Abstract

A procedure of tacking small flying object based on a general principle of FMCW and Doppler radar is presented. In order to increase measurement range, this technique uses active signal source on the moving object. For simultaneous measurements of distance, radial velocity and direction (AoA) as well as simplified synchronization a combined FMCW-CW waveform is proposed. The presented measurement system was realized and verified in the field during flight tests of a research rocket.