Range estimation using direct sequence spread spectrum

Abstract

RADAR (Radio Wave Detection And Ranging) systems are widely used now days for detecting a target, obtaining its location along with direction and velocity of detected object. Most challenging part in RADAR system is to getting better accuracy and resolution. In this paper, we have designed a radar transmitter and receiver using direct sequence spread spectrum for improving range accuracy. Spread spectrum modulation technique has been chosen as it has some inherent merits like accuracy of ranging, sensitivity of power estimation, interference suppression etc.