Near-field three-dimensional radar imaging techniques and applications

Three-dimensional radio frequency imaging techniques have been developed for a variety of near-field applications, including radar cross-section imaging, concealed weapon detection, ground penetrating radar imaging, through-barrier imaging, and nondestructive evaluation. These methods employ active...

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Published inApplied optics. Optical technology and biomedical optics Vol. 49; no. 19; p. E83
Main Authors Sheen, David, McMakin, Douglas, Hall, Thomas
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2010
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Summary:Three-dimensional radio frequency imaging techniques have been developed for a variety of near-field applications, including radar cross-section imaging, concealed weapon detection, ground penetrating radar imaging, through-barrier imaging, and nondestructive evaluation. These methods employ active radar transceivers that operate at various frequency ranges covering a wide range, from less than 100 MHz to in excess of 350 GHz, with the frequency range customized for each application. Computational wavefront reconstruction imaging techniques have been developed that optimize the resolution and illumination quality of the images. In this paper, rectilinear and cylindrical three-dimensional imaging techniques are described along with several application results.
ISSN:2155-3165
DOI:10.1364/AO.49.000E83