Experimental simulation of multi-static radar with a pair of separated movable antennas

This paper describes a setup for experimental simulation of the signal obtained in electronically switched sparse antenna arrays by independently moving one transmit and one receive antennas. The concept of the system is given with detailed description of the current working realization and the methodology of conducting experiments. Examples of acquired radar signals are presented with corresponding radar images obtained after processing. Potential applications of the setup system in a variety of research projects are given. Further improvements of the system are suggested.