Optimal waveform design for multi-antenna monostatic through-the-wall radar imaging

Fauzia Ahmad; Moeness G. Amin

doi:10.1117/12.818754

29 April 2009 Optimal waveform design for multi-antenna monostatic through-the-wall radar imaging

Fauzia Ahmad, Moeness G. Amin

Proceedings Volume 7308, Radar Sensor Technology XIII; 73080R (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818754
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2009, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

With recent advances in both algorithm and component technologies, through-the-wall radar imaging (TWRI) is emerging as an affordable sensor technology in civil and military settings. Design of appropriate waveforms is important for improving the performance of TWRI systems. We present optimal waveforms, based on the matched illumination concept, for detection of targets inside enclosed structures using a monostatic multi-antenna radar system. We evaluate the effect of these optimal detection waveforms on the performance of through-the-wall radar imaging. The design flexibility for transmit signal duration and its role in the ultimate range resolution of the TWRI system is investigated. Supporting examples based on numerical electromagnetic modeling are also provided.

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Fauzia Ahmad and Moeness G. Amin "Optimal waveform design for multi-antenna monostatic through-the-wall radar imaging", Proc. SPIE 7308, Radar Sensor Technology XIII, 73080R (29 April 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818754

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