Scaling radar measurements for advanced algorithms

This paper describes waveform diverse signal measurements using a two channel laboratory radar system. Using a combination of a Lab-Volt™ radar training system, Tektronix™ arbitrary waveform generator (AWG), Tektronix™ digital oscilloscope (DSO), and Tektronix™ real-time spectrum analyzer (RSA), a two channel, waveform diverse, multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) system is configured to collect both MIMO and bistatic radar measurements. In the experiments, the radar operates at X-band and samples the echoes at radio frequency (RF) before down-conversion into in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) channels. The laboratory environment does not need any special treatment as an anechoic chamber because the system uses very short duration and low power waveforms. Measured data for the MIMO radar is presented along with discussion of the bistatic configuration.