Synergistic radar: novel applications and performance

Instantel has introduced the technology of synergistic radar as an outdoor perimeter security sensor. The system detects humans moving in proximity to a distributed antenna cable by monitoring disturbances to commercial FM radio signals. We present results of long-term beta testing (including environmental effects of the harsh Canadian winter) for rooftop and surface applications. Emphasis is placed on site particularities and the treatment of site impairments for rooftop applications. The synergistic radar technology also presents a wide variety of detection techniques beyond simple perimeter sensing. Test results for unique applications arising from the use of a single sensor cable are also described. Finally, the synergistic radar technology is open to a completely new application where the distributed antenna cable is replaced by a metal object such as a vehicle. The object acts as an antenna sensor to detect intrusion attempts