Use of Fixed-Range Noise Radar for Moving-Vehicle Identification

Abstract

The Ohio State University ElectroScience Laboratory has built a radar that transmits ultra wideband (UWB) random noise. The received signal is cross correlated with a fixed delay version of the transmitted signal. This produces a radar detection ring at a fixed distance from the radar. As a vehicle or person moves through the detection ring, the range profile and the time dynamics of the moving person/vehicle are traced out. This permits identification, as well as detection of the moving object. We will present a description of the system and show example data. Example signatures will be shown and discussed. The potential for an unattended ground sensor in the foliage penetration and target classification mode will he discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA358542

Entities

People

  • Eric K. Walton

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Geometry
  • Ground Penetrating Radar
  • High Resolution
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Minefields
  • Position (Location)
  • Radar
  • Scattering
  • Signal Processing
  • Transmitters
  • Underground Facilities
  • Vehicles
  • Wave Propagation

Readers

  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.