Radar Beamsplitting Experiments and Feasibility Demonstration of a Combined Electro-Optical/Radar Sensor System.

Abstract

A dual mode sensor concept for precise target location and identification was investigated by combining an electro optical sensor with a millimeter wave radar sensor. The combined sensor system was tested using corner reflectors, a pick up truck, and a shop van as targets. Targets were located using beam splitting techniques with an accuracy of 1 milliradian during system integration tests and with an accuracy of 1/2 milliradian in azimuth during field tests, representing a 19 to 1 improvement in azimuth resolution. The overall feasibility of the dual mode sensor concept was demonstrated by handoff experiments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA146393

Entities

People

  • B. A. Lafitte
  • R. C. Michelson
  • W. A. Holm
  • W. S. Foster

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Corner Reflectors
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dual Mode
  • Field Tests
  • Identification
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Jamming
  • Millimeter Wave Radar
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Monitoring
  • Optical Detectors
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Radar
  • Recording Systems
  • Tape Recording

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • 5G
  • 5G - Internet of Things