Sparse, Compressed, and Distributed Array Processing for High-Precision Sensing

Abstract

Modern radar systems rely on antenna arrays to perform target direction-of-arrival (DOA) estimation, beam steering, adaptive beamforming, and target localization, tracking, imaging, classification, and recognition. Array processing also plays an important role in electronic countermeasure (ECM) and electronic counter countermeasure (ECCM) for the emission, localization, and rejection of jamming signals. The increasing needs for multi-functional, high-resolution, and resilient radar sensing capability demand for large antenna array aperture, wide signal bandwidth, and rapid system reconfigurability under stringent size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) constraints. Utilizing the latest advances in array processing, compressive sensing, information fusion, machine learning, and distributed computing, the proposed work develops novel sparse, compressed, and distributed array signal processing techniques to enable effective design and utilization of sparse array, resource-efficient waveform, low-complexity signal acquisition, and distributed network sensing. The proposed work emphasizes unique issues and characteristics that set radar operations apart from other applications.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Feb 29, 2024
Source ID
FA95502310255

Entities

People

  • Yimin D. Zhang

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Temple University
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • Microelectronics