High Resolution 3-D Imaging

A three dimensional radar image can be constructed from scanning microwave measurements. A Vector Network Analyzer has been used for wideband phase and magnitude measurements of radar return. Quasi-monostatic horn antenna configuration is chosen to transmit and receive the electromagnetic wave. Meas...

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Main Authors: Chiang, C. T., Chung, B. K.
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Published: 2005
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author Chiang, C. T.
Chung, B. K.
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description A three dimensional radar image can be constructed from scanning microwave measurements. A Vector Network Analyzer has been used for wideband phase and magnitude measurements of radar return. Quasi-monostatic horn antenna configuration is chosen to transmit and receive the electromagnetic wave. Measured target is placed on a polystyrene foam pedestal at 5 meters distance away from the 2-D planar scanner. A wide bandwidth, ranging from 3 GHz to 18 GHz gives rise to very fine range resolution. A time domain gating technique is used to remove spurious signals from the desired signal of the radar target. Range Migration Technique has been used to produce a 3-D radar image. Indoor measurements have been performed on conducting spheres to validate the software. A high resolution 3-D radar image for spheres has been obtained. Analysis of the radar cross-sections shows good correlation with theoretical values. Subsequently, the radar cross-section of an oil palm tree was measured and analyzed.
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spelling mmu-23182011-08-24T03:06:38Z http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/2318/ High Resolution 3-D Imaging Chiang, C. T. Chung, B. K. QC Physics A three dimensional radar image can be constructed from scanning microwave measurements. A Vector Network Analyzer has been used for wideband phase and magnitude measurements of radar return. Quasi-monostatic horn antenna configuration is chosen to transmit and receive the electromagnetic wave. Measured target is placed on a polystyrene foam pedestal at 5 meters distance away from the 2-D planar scanner. A wide bandwidth, ranging from 3 GHz to 18 GHz gives rise to very fine range resolution. A time domain gating technique is used to remove spurious signals from the desired signal of the radar target. Range Migration Technique has been used to produce a 3-D radar image. Indoor measurements have been performed on conducting spheres to validate the software. A high resolution 3-D radar image for spheres has been obtained. Analysis of the radar cross-sections shows good correlation with theoretical values. Subsequently, the radar cross-section of an oil palm tree was measured and analyzed. 2005 Article NonPeerReviewed Chiang, C. T. and Chung, B. K. (2005) High Resolution 3-D Imaging. Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, 19 (9). pp. 1267-1281. ISSN 09205071 http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156939305775526016 doi:10.1163/156939305775526016 doi:10.1163/156939305775526016
spellingShingle QC Physics
Chiang, C. T.
Chung, B. K.
High Resolution 3-D Imaging
title High Resolution 3-D Imaging
title_full High Resolution 3-D Imaging
title_fullStr High Resolution 3-D Imaging
title_full_unstemmed High Resolution 3-D Imaging
title_short High Resolution 3-D Imaging
title_sort high resolution 3-d imaging
topic QC Physics
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