Ultra-Wide Band Radar and its Applications

Abhishek Khowala*
Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering, Telangana, India.
Periodicity:January - June'2024
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jcs.13.1.20384

Abstract

This paper uses MATLAB software to demonstrate the performance of UWBSAR and conducts a comparative study with data obtained from conventional radar. It compares various antennas that support UWB, such as Vivaldi, MIMO, and monopole antennas, analyzed using SIMULINK. The paper discusses the design of UWBSAR to provide a comprehensive analytical picture of the processed images. The focus is on frequency domain analysis in general and the Range Migration Algorithm (RMA) in particular. The data obtained after signal processing is recorded to estimate the crossrange resolution, which is then compared with conventional SAR. The cross-range resolution estimated using UWBSAR is found to be lower than that of conventional radar, proving that UWBSAR is a better alternative for obtaining sharper images in short-range applications. High-quality images are reconstructed using a combination of UWB radar, SAR processing, and proposed algorithms to improve image quality. The investigation includes positive image generation to enhance sharpness and near-field imaging procedures. This paper also describes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and its application in operating at low frequencies to detect obscured targets beneath foliage. While it has obvious military applications, it also has civilian uses, such as in geophysical studies and weather forecasting. Several applications have been identified for both military and civilian environments.

Keywords

SAR, UWB, RMA, Stolt Interpolation, Frequency Domain, Pulse Compression, Moving Target, Focusing, Doppler Shift.

How to Cite this Article?

Khowala, A. (2024). Ultra-Wide Band Radar and its Applications. i-manager’s Journal on Communication Engineering and Systems, 13(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.26634/jcs.13.1.20384

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