Title :
The use of enhancement plates for improved Doppler radar performance for ground transport systems
Author :
Mayhan, Robert J. ; Olson, Karl W. ; Takasaki, Gerald
Author_Institution :
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Abstract :
A method of improving the performance of X-band Doppler radars for ground transport vehicles is presented. The technique utilizes small metallic reflectors placed directly below the guideway surface. From the results of preliminary laboratory and on-road tests it is concluded that improved accuracy of on-board position and velocity measurements result.
Keywords :
Asphalt; Automatic control; Control systems; Doppler radar; Land vehicles; Reflector antennas; Road vehicles; Sensor systems; US Department of Transportation; Velocity control;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1976.10399
