S. Pisa, E. Piuzzi, E. Pittella, P. Lombardo, A. Genovese, D. Bloisi, D. Nardi, P. D’Atanasio, A. Zambotti
{"title":"Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of the Radar Cross Section of a Drone","authors":"S. Pisa, E. Piuzzi, E. Pittella, P. Lombardo, A. Genovese, D. Bloisi, D. Nardi, P. D’Atanasio, A. Zambotti","doi":"10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546544","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546544","url":null,"abstract":"The mono-static Radar Cross Section (RCS) of a commercial Drone (IRIS) has been simulated and measured. For simulations, the electromagnetic CAD Microwave Studio by CST has been used. This software allows to accurately model the drone geometry and material complex permittivity. Measurements have been performed in an anechoic chamber equipped with a network analyzer and a horn antenna. The foreseen applications are the localization of drones in critical scenarios by using both passive and conventional radars. Our measurements and simulations, with good agreement, show RCS values that are strongly variable with frequency.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"127 Suppl 4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121588828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"First Results of Passive Radar Imaging and Tracking Using Geostationary Satellites","authors":"H. Nies, F. Behner, Simon Reuter, O. Loffeld","doi":"10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546511","url":null,"abstract":"The use of geostationary satellites for applications in the field of radar imaging has been discussed by different research institutes recently. This paper shows the realization of a low cost passive radar system used in a stationary configuration utilizing the telecommunication satellites Astra 1N and Intelsat 12 as radar source for the first experiments. To demonstrate the potential of this technique two scenarios have been considered. The first experiment is used for evaluating the sensitivity of the system for tracking of small vehicles. The second experiment exploiting the transmitter’s movement for imaging, evaluating the potential of the used configuration for SAR applications.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":" 67","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"113952641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Deep Learning-Based Segmentation for the Extraction of Micro-Doppler Signatures","authors":"Javier Martinez, M. Vossiek","doi":"10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546638","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546638","url":null,"abstract":"We present a method for extracting micro-Doppler signatures using a deep convolutional neural network that learns to identify and separate relevant micro-Doppler components from the background. A modified convolutional neural network (fully convolutional network) is trained end-to-end to perform dense predictions from the micro-Doppler signature at the input, generating a map with labels on a pixel level at the output. The network learns intermediate representations with the characteristic patterns of the micro-Doppler paths generated by individual scatterers and is capable of identifying and locating them in the time-frequency representation. The model trained on a simulated environment shows very good performance metrics even in noisy environments, and the experimental results with a continuous wave (CW) radar at 24 GHz indicates that the model can be applied to real scenarios. Moreover, the method scales properly to more complex signatures when several components are superimposed in the time-frequency representation, which indicates that this concept might represent a promising approach for interpreting complex micro-Doppler signatures.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125195441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Sabery, F. Norouzian, P. Gardner, E. Hoare, M. Cherniakov, M. Gashinova
{"title":"Signal Reduction by tree leaves in Low-THz Automotive Radar","authors":"S. Sabery, F. Norouzian, P. Gardner, E. Hoare, M. Cherniakov, M. Gashinova","doi":"10.23919/eumc.2018.8541545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2018.8541545","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, the attenuation of 300 GHz signal propagating through a layer of leaves which can built upon the antenna radome is investigated. Three set of leaves (Lauren, Birch, Willow) are chosen in this measurement as likely obscurants which can stick to automotive radar radome and cause signal degradation. Transmissivity through uniform layer of the leaves with different water contents is measured. The water content is estimated in leaves drying gradually. The complex permittivity of the leaves with different water contents is estimated and these values are used to calculate the transmissivity through the uniform layer of leaves. Comparison of transmissivity in equivalent water layer with that of leaves having the same water content is made. Measured transmissivity through leaves is compared with that obtained by theoretical model.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129710431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Roy, K. Cooper, M. Lebsock, L. Millán, J. Siles, R. Monje
{"title":"Differential Absorption Radar at 170 GHz for Atmospheric Boundary Layer Water Vapor Profiling","authors":"R. Roy, K. Cooper, M. Lebsock, L. Millán, J. Siles, R. Monje","doi":"10.23919/eumc.2018.8541614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2018.8541614","url":null,"abstract":"We are developing a frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar between 167 and 174.8 GHz to measure differential absorption due to water vapor within the atmospheric boundary layer. In this work, we report on single-frequency measurements performed within this band in the presence of precipitating clouds. Despite the relatively low transmit power of 6-10 dBm, the high transmit/receive isolation and low noise figure of the system enables detection of radar echos from rain or clouds with high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) out to about one kilometer. This work builds on technology developed and measurements performed in our group in the 183.5 to 193 GHz band, which is subject to transmission restrictions due to passive remote sensing platforms that rely on those frequencies.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128651127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An On-Board Differential Patch Array for 79 GHz Single-Channel Radar Applications","authors":"W. Ahmad, D. Kissinger, H. Ng","doi":"10.23919/eumc.2018.8541772","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2018.8541772","url":null,"abstract":"This paper demonstrates the design and characterization of an on-board 4×2 corporate-fed differential patch array at 79 GHz band to equip a fully differential millimeter-wave radar transceiver. The array is based on two single-ended 4×1 arrays and it has a measured peak gain of more than 14 dBi over the 77-81 GHz band with a simulated efficiency of more than 60%.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125639300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quality Analysis of Antenna Reflection Coefficient in Massive MIMO Antenna Array Module","authors":"M. Leinonen, N. Tervo, M. Sonkki, A. Pärssinen","doi":"10.23919/eumc.2018.8541793","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2018.8541793","url":null,"abstract":"Number of antennas per an antenna module will increase in upcoming 5G millimeter wave (mmW) radio products. The usage of antenna arrays compensates the increased propagation loss of a radio signal at mmW frequencies. The worst performing antenna defines the quality level MIMO antenna module. This paper presents an analysis and a relationship between the variation of the antenna resonance frequency and the reflection coefficient. A probability density function (PDF) of the antenna reflection coefficient at the specification limit is a non-linearly scaled mirrored version of the PDF of the variation of the antenna resonance. We measured the PDF of antenna reflection coefficient from manufactured prototypes and there is a good correlation between the measured and the simulated PDFs.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121287904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Futatsumori, Capucine Amielh, Norihiko Miyazaki, Keiji Kobayashi, Nobuo Katsura
{"title":"Helicopter Flight Evaluations of High-Voltage Power Lines Detection Based on 76 GHz Circular Polarized Millimeter-Wave Radar System","authors":"S. Futatsumori, Capucine Amielh, Norihiko Miyazaki, Keiji Kobayashi, Nobuo Katsura","doi":"10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546609","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546609","url":null,"abstract":"An obstacle detection forward-looking 76 GHz millimeter-wave system for civil helicopters is developed and evaluated by flight experiments. The purpose of the radar system is to detect high-voltage power lines. Firstly, characteristics of the developed 76 GHz millimeter-wave radar system, which has a transmitting power of 10 dBm, a circular polarized antenna and real-time signal processing, are discussed. Then, the results of ground experiments to obtain a static reflection from the target high-voltage power lines reveal a signal-to-noise ratio of approximately 20 dB at a distance around 1,430 m. Finally, flight experiments are conducted using the developed radar and an obstacle mapping system. The measured maximum detection distance of the power pylons and the high-voltage power lines is approximately 1,970 m and 1,570 m, respectively.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"307 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116334137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}