{"title":"Gated FMCW SAR system","authors":"S. Hamran, T. Berger, L. Hanssen, M. Oyan","doi":"10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751788","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751788","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a method where a SAR system can be used with a single antenna both for transmitting and receiving. The system is using an antenna switch combined with a delayed version of the transmitted signal applied to the local oscillator of the detector. The paper discusses the different difficulties in using this method and gives an example with parameters on how such a radar system can be implemented.","PeriodicalId":181361,"journal":{"name":"2008 European Radar Conference","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133957652","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":"The nonuniform nonlinear transmission line based on parallel-plate ferroelectric capacitors","authors":"A. Mikhailov, T. Samoilova, A. Kozyrev","doi":"10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751776","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751776","url":null,"abstract":"The nonuniform nonlinear transmission line (NLTL) is presented. The NLTL is based on parallel-plate ferroelectric (FE) capacitors. Figure of merit defined as the relative change of the reciprocal steepness of the wave front at NLTL input and output is suggested to characterize the NLTL efficiency. Formulas allowing the calculation of figure of merit for nonuniform ferroelectric-based NLTL are derived. The designed NLTL demonstrates three times increasing of front steepness for input rectangular video pulse of 1.5 ns front duration and 40 V amplitude.","PeriodicalId":181361,"journal":{"name":"2008 European Radar Conference","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123353255","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}
K. Pourvoyeur, R. Feger, A. Haderer, Christoph Wagner, A. Stelzer, L. Maurer
{"title":"A highly modular 77-GHz FMCW radar sensor prototype for multi target tracking applications","authors":"K. Pourvoyeur, R. Feger, A. Haderer, Christoph Wagner, A. Stelzer, L. Maurer","doi":"10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751780","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751780","url":null,"abstract":"77-GHz radars are becoming more and more important for automotive applications. In this contribution a 77-GHz frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar prototype is presented. The prototype is based on highly modular building blocks for both, the hardware as well as the software. This modular design offers an incredible flexibility for testing different components. The resolvability of multi target scenarios by a Kalman tracking filter is supported by using ramp sequences where each chirp has a different ramp slope. Measurements with the FMCW radar sensor are carried out in an automotive environment.","PeriodicalId":181361,"journal":{"name":"2008 European Radar Conference","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124589130","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. Chernobrovkin, I. Ivanchenko, A. Korolev, L. Ligthart, N. Popenko, V. Pazynin
{"title":"Wide-band antenna array","authors":"R. Chernobrovkin, I. Ivanchenko, A. Korolev, L. Ligthart, N. Popenko, V. Pazynin","doi":"10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751784","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751784","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper the open-ended dielectrically filled waveguide as the original individual radiator of the wideband antenna array with the beam steering plusmn500 is presented. Both the electric and magnetic dipoles are analyzed as the candidates of the aforementioned waveguide exciter. The characteristics of the optimized individual radiator included in the antenna array consisting of sixteen elements are analyzed. This antenna array guarantees beam steering plusmn500 and the side lobes level less than -10 dB. The experimental radiation patterns and S11 parameters are discussed.","PeriodicalId":181361,"journal":{"name":"2008 European Radar Conference","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114594881","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":"UWB MIMO antenna array topology design using PSO for through dress near-field imaging","authors":"B. Yang, X. Zhuge, A. Yarovoy, L. Ligthart","doi":"10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751782","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751782","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper two novel MIMO UWB antenna arrays have been proposed for through dress imaging radar application. The advantage of using MIMO array is that the number of elements can be reduced and the element spacing can be sparser than that of SIMO array, while the performance will be almost the same. Particle swarm optimization (PSO) method is used to determine the optimum antenna array topologies for different scenarios that can provide sufficient cross-range resolution and an acceptable mainlobe to side lobe level. The results demonstrated that by properly design the fitness function, we can trade off the cross-range resolution and mainlobe to sidelobe ratio and find proper array topologies for different scenarios.","PeriodicalId":181361,"journal":{"name":"2008 European Radar Conference","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127193612","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":"SOSTAR-X strip SAR mode validation approach","authors":"I.G. Hervas, D. Martín, M. Lopez","doi":"10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751794","url":null,"abstract":"The following paper outlines the approach followed to accomplish Strip SAR Radar Mode Validation. It presents the initial basis of the verification methodology adopted and provides a more detailed description of the different phases involved. Finally, the results obtained are evaluated, and some conclusions extracted.","PeriodicalId":181361,"journal":{"name":"2008 European Radar Conference","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125375045","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}
D. van Halsema, R. de Jongh, J. van Es, M. Otten, B.C.B. Vermeulen, L.J. van Liempt
{"title":"Realization of a scalable airborne radar","authors":"D. van Halsema, R. de Jongh, J. van Es, M. Otten, B.C.B. Vermeulen, L.J. van Liempt","doi":"10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751787","url":null,"abstract":"Modern airborne ground surveillance radar systems are increasingly based on active electronically scanned array (AESA) antennas. Efficient use of array technology and the need for radar solutions for various airborne platforms, manned and unmanned, leads to the design of scalable radar systems. The design and realisation of such a system is described. At the core of the design is a new generation of transmit-receive modules, developed and used also for naval radar systems. The radar architecture is largely based on the miniSAR system, which is close to completion. Design aspects are discussed for various envisaged versions of the scalable radar.","PeriodicalId":181361,"journal":{"name":"2008 European Radar Conference","volume":"176 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122757923","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":"The SOSTAR-X program achievements","authors":"P. Angenoorth, L. Chabod, P. Hoogeboom","doi":"10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EUMC.2008.4751789","url":null,"abstract":"The SOSTAR-X European program started in 2001 and ended in 2007 with successful in-flight tests and operational demonstration. This demonstrator was funded under a R&D contract based on a governmental MoU between France, Germany, Italy, Spain and The Netherlands. This document presents the scope, content and main results achieved by SOSTAR-X partners.","PeriodicalId":181361,"journal":{"name":"2008 European Radar Conference","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132180518","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}