An Active Radar Interferometer Utilizing a Heterodyne Principle-Based Target Modulator
Simon Müller, Andreas R. Diewald, Georg Fischer
TL;DR
AcRaIn is a new radar system designed to work well in cluttered environments like pipes and tunnels, using advanced signal processing to reduce interference and improve accuracy.
Contribution
The paper introduces a compact, heterodyne-based radar system that minimizes components and improves precision in cluttered environments.
Findings
AcRaIn achieved high precision in pipe measurements with deviations below 1.25% compared to manual methods.
The system effectively suppressed passive clutter using amplitude modulation, improving signal clarity.
Experimental tests showed functionality over distances up to 150 meters in both straight and bent pipes.
Abstract
The Active Radar Interferometer (AcRaIn) represents a novel approach in secondary radar technology, aimed at environments with high reflective clutter, such as pipes and tunnels. This study introduces a compact design minimizing peripheral components and leveraging commercial semiconductor technologies operating in the 24 GHz ISM band. A heterodyne principle was adopted to enhance unambiguity and phase coherence without requiring synchronization or separate communication channels. Experimental validation involved free-space and pipe measurements, demonstrating functionality over distances up to 150 m. The radar system effectively reduced interference and achieved high precision in both straight and bent pipe scenarios, with deviations below 1.25% compared to manual measurements. By processing signals at intermediate frequencies, advantages such as improved efficiency, isolation, and…
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Taxonomy
TopicsRadar Systems and Signal Processing · Indoor and Outdoor Localization Technologies · Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies