A. Küter, C. Schwäbig, C. Krebs, R. Brauns, S. Kose, D. Nüßler
{"title":"A Stand Alone Millimetre Wave Imaging Scanner: System Design and Image Analysis Setup","authors":"A. Küter, C. Schwäbig, C. Krebs, R. Brauns, S. Kose, D. Nüßler","doi":"10.23919/eumc.2018.8541396","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2018.8541396","url":null,"abstract":"Millimetre wave sensors are capable of measuring the structure and composition as well as detecting small variations thereof in a wide range of dielectric materials, such as plastics, dry goods and foodstuffs. To produce an image that modern image recognition algorithms can be applied on, a resolution, i.e. pixel density, comparable to those of optical cameras has to be realized. In this paper, we present a rotating scanner system that operates in a CW mode at 90 GHz and allows for a high pixel density for medium measurement object velocities using only a single measurement channel. Additionally, we present an image exploitation setup for the detection of defects in scanned goods and the fusion of amplitude and phase data as well as images acquired from an optical camera for fast and easy goods inspection.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"280 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":"121765454","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}
Daniel Schindler, M. Thiel, M. Elkhouly, Yikun Yu, B. Schweizer, J. Hasch, C. Waldschmidt
{"title":"Dual-Channel Single Sideband Transmitter in 45 nm CMOS SOI for a 70 GHz OFDM Radar","authors":"Daniel Schindler, M. Thiel, M. Elkhouly, Yikun Yu, B. Schweizer, J. Hasch, C. Waldschmidt","doi":"10.23919/eumc.2018.8541508","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2018.8541508","url":null,"abstract":"The advances in digital modulations for radar, like OFDM, show promising results. These modulation concepts benefit from high integration of analog and digital CMOS technology, as they rely on digital signal generation and processing. In this paper, a two-channel OFDM single sideband transmitter in CMOS SOI technology is presented. The chip performance is evaluated and broadband sideband suppression of the OFDM symbols using digital predistortion is demonstrated.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"132 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":"123069873","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":"Mode Conversion Processes in Multilayer Spherical Resonators","authors":"I. Wolff","doi":"10.23919/eumc.2018.8541454","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2018.8541454","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper mode conversion processes in dielectric spherical resonators under the influence of conductor losses are discussed. Investigated are cavity modes, open sphere interior and exterior modes and newly detected \"lost modes\". Their physical connections and properties are discussed. It is shown that the multilayer spherical resonator is a very complex system with many unknown properties.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"7 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":"124711228","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":"CM-CFAR Parameter Learning Based Square-Law Detector For Foreign Object Debris Radar","authors":"Kudret Akcapinar, S. Baykut","doi":"10.23919/eumc.2018.8541714","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2018.8541714","url":null,"abstract":"One of the main challenges in foreign object debris detection radar systems is the statistical characterization of the received signals. In this paper, Non-Central Chi-square Distribution with Unequal Variances is proposed to characterize the received background signal. A practical search algorithm for the determination of the detection threshold under this distribution is also suggested. Through both Monte Carlo simulations and real data measurements, the comparison of the proposed detection procedure with widely used statistical models is made in terms of fulfillment of the given false alarm probability.","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":"129725403","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}
T. Lampersberger, R. Feger, A. Haderer, C. Egger, M. Friedl, A. Stelzer
{"title":"A 24-GHz Radar with 3d-Printed and Metallized Lightweight Antennas for UAV Applications","authors":"T. Lampersberger, R. Feger, A. Haderer, C. Egger, M. Friedl, A. Stelzer","doi":"10.23919/eumc.2018.8541615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2018.8541615","url":null,"abstract":"A 24-GHz frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar system and its possible use in airborne vehicles is presented in this paper. The focus of this paper is set on the ultralight antennas and their integration into radar systems for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications. For this purpose a radiator arrangement was designed and then 3d-printed twice out of plastics with various methods. Different metallization processes were used to establish conductivity afterwards. Particularly, one antenna was plated with a conventional method and one with a new metallization technique, which makes it feasible to cover a non conducting part with silver within seconds. The weight of the antenna is 7-8 times less, than compared to full metal antennas. Subsequently, both antennas were measured, characterized and compared to each other in terms of reflection loss and beam pattern. It will be shown that the antenna metallized by the new technology can achieve 2-3 dB better results in return loss than the conventionally plated one in the 24-GHz ISM band. Also it will be shown that both prototypes are similar regarding their gain. Moreover, the antennas were mounted onto a radar, located on the UAV and then flight tests up to 120 meters have been performed. These results were recorded, processed and evaluated finally.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"28 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":"129894653","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}
F. Khalid, D. Nugraha, André Roger, Romain Ygnace, Markus Bichl
{"title":"Distributed Signal Processing of High-Resolution FMCW MIMO Radar for Automotive Applications","authors":"F. Khalid, D. Nugraha, André Roger, Romain Ygnace, Markus Bichl","doi":"10.23919/eumc.2018.8541496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eumc.2018.8541496","url":null,"abstract":"For automated driving applications, high resolution radar systems are necessary to extract more information about different types of objects in the environment. However, a single automotive microcontroller might not be sufficient to processing high number of transmit and receive antenna channels. Hence, in this paper, a system concept for distributed signal processing of high resolution FMCW MIMO radar has been proposed to highlight the feasibility using automotive microcontrollers. The execution time and computaional/memory requirements show the feasibility of such systems for automotive safety applications.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"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":"132645360","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}
Patrik Grüner, Son Nguyen, T. Chaloun, C. Waldschmidt
{"title":"Enhancing Angle Estimation for Off-Boresight Targets Using Biomimetic Antenna Arrays","authors":"Patrik Grüner, Son Nguyen, T. Chaloun, C. Waldschmidt","doi":"10.23919/eurad.2018.8546649","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/eurad.2018.8546649","url":null,"abstract":"Biomimetic Antenna Arrays (BMAAs) are able to enhance the angle estimation of miniaturized radar sensors by mimicking the hearing system of a fly. This technique has significant advantages over conventional approaches when only limited space is available. While recent works show the enhancement for targets in the vicinity of the boresight direction only, this work presents a more generalized design methodology to enhance the angle estimation for off-boresight targets. Radar measurements of a realized BMAA have been conducted and show a significant increase in angle estimation capability compared to a conventional antenna array at a target angle of 20 degrees.","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":"131130144","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. Gütgemann, C. Krebs, A. Küter, D. Nüßler, B. Fischer, Horst Krauthäuser
{"title":"Radar-Based High Precision Thickness Measurement for Rolling Mills","authors":"S. Gütgemann, C. Krebs, A. Küter, D. Nüßler, B. Fischer, Horst Krauthäuser","doi":"10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546618","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546618","url":null,"abstract":"Nowadays, hot and cold rolling of steel strips is mainly monitored by optical or radiometric measurement systems. In some production stages, however, conventional systems still face challenges due to harsh environmental conditions or other influencing factors. To meet some of these challenges, a prototype system consisting of eight radar sensors for thickness measurement of steel strips in hot and cold rolling mills is being developed. It provides an accuracy in the micrometre range and is being optimized for the conditions in the mill. After finishing the laboratory tests, the radar sensors will be implemented in an industrial measurement gauge and tested in the field. In the following, the system setup and results of laboratory measurements are presented.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"105 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":"132966593","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}
T. Kishigami, K. Iwasa, H. Yomo, Akihiko Matsuoka, J. Sato
{"title":"2D Maximum Likelihood Angle Estimation for MIMO Radar with Unequally Spaced L-shaped Arrays","authors":"T. Kishigami, K. Iwasa, H. Yomo, Akihiko Matsuoka, J. Sato","doi":"10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/EURAD.2018.8546630","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes fast 2D maximum likelihood (ML) angle estimation in order to reduce computational complexity and to enhance 2D angle separation ability. The proposed consists of two steps. The first step is independent 1D ML azimuth/elevation angle estimation, and the second step is 2D ML angle estimation to find the minimum of the evaluation function among the limited angle candidates based on the independent 1D ML azimuth/elevation angle estimation. The proposed method is implemented to the MIMO radar with unequally spaced L-shaped Arrays. Experimental measurements have been done for verification. Consequently, our work proves the effectiveness of the proposed fast 2D ML angle estimation for MIMO radar.","PeriodicalId":171460,"journal":{"name":"2018 15th European Radar Conference (EuRAD)","volume":"5 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":"123494770","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}