Title :
An s-band ultrawideband time reversal-based RADAR for imaging in cluttered media
Author :
Bellomo, L. ; Pioch, S. ; Saillard, M. ; Spano, E.
Author_Institution :
LSEET, Univ. du Sud Toulon-Var, La Garde, France
Abstract :
This work presents a new RADAR prototype built for the purpose of imaging targets located in a cluttered environment. The system is capable of performing Phase Conjugation experiments in the ultrawideband GHz. In addition, applying the D.O.R.T. method to the inter-element matrix allows us to selectively focus onto targets, hence reducing the clutter contribution. The system has been validated by ph-syically backpropagating the focusing wave into the medium all over the frequency band and observing the expected focusing properties.
Keywords :
matrix algebra; radar clutter; radar imaging; ultra wideband radar; D.O.R.T. method; cluttered media; inter-element matrix; phase conjugation experiments; s-band ultrawideband time reversal-based RADAR; Antennas; Arrays; Focusing; Frequency measurement; Prototypes; Radar imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Phased Array Systems and Technology (ARRAY), 2010 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Waltham, MA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5127-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5128-9
DOI :
10.1109/ARRAY.2010.5613337