Reconfigurable digitally scanned polarimetric L-Band radar

We present the design and initial results from a digitally steered, polarimetric, phased array L-band radar utilizing a novel, high performance architecture. The instrument leverages recent advances in radio frequency and digital signal processing components in order to enable collocated measurement...

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Published in2009 IEEE Radar Conference pp. 1 - 4
Main Authors Krnan, L., Rincon, R.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.05.2009
Subjects
Aircraft manufacture
Backscatter
Digital signal processing
Frequency measurement
Instruments
L-band
Minimization
Phased arrays
Radar polarimetry
Radio frequency
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Summary:We present the design and initial results from a digitally steered, polarimetric, phased array L-band radar utilizing a novel, high performance architecture. The instrument leverages recent advances in radio frequency and digital signal processing components in order to enable collocated measurements of emission and backscatter in a compact aircraft instrument with no moving parts. The driving methodologies are the minimization of costly and inflexible analog circuitry, adoption of standardized manufacturing processes, and inclusion of reconfigurable firmware and software architectures to facilitate fulfillment of varied sensing requirements.
ISBN:142442870X
9781424428700
ISSN:1097-5659
2375-5318
DOI:10.1109/RADAR.2009.4977033