Digital Signal Processing Techniques and Applications in Radar Image Processing

Digital Signal Processing Techniques and Applications in Radar Image Processing
Author: Bu-Chin Wang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2008-08-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470377828

A self-contained approach to DSP techniques and applications in radar imaging The processing of radar images, in general, consists of three major fields: Digital Signal Processing (DSP); antenna and radar operation; and algorithms used to process the radar images. This book brings together material from these different areas to allow readers to gain a thorough understanding of how radar images are processed. The book is divided into three main parts and covers: * DSP principles and signal characteristics in both analog and digital domains, advanced signal sampling, and interpolation techniques * Antenna theory (Maxwell equation, radiation field from dipole, and linear phased array), radar fundamentals, radar modulation, and target-detection techniques (continuous wave, pulsed Linear Frequency Modulation, and stepped Frequency Modulation) * Properties of radar images, algorithms used for radar image processing, simulation examples, and results of satellite image files processed by Range-Doppler and Stolt interpolation algorithms The book fully utilizes the computing and graphical capability of MATLAB? to display the signals at various processing stages in 3D and/or cross-sectional views. Additionally, the text is complemented with flowcharts and system block diagrams to aid in readers' comprehension. Digital Signal Processing Techniques and Applications in Radar Image Processing serves as an ideal textbook for graduate students and practicing engineers who wish to gain firsthand experience in applying DSP principles and technologies to radar imaging.

Radar Data Processing With Applications

Radar Data Processing With Applications
Author: He You
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 556
Release: 2016-10-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118956869

Radar Data Processing with Applications Radar Data Processing with Applications He You, Xiu Jianjuan, Guan Xin, Naval Aeronautical and Astronautical University, China A summary of thirty years’ worth of research, this book is a systematic introduction to the theory, development, and latest research results of radar data processing technology. Highlights of the book include sections on data pre-processing technology, track initiation, and data association. Readers are also introduced to maneuvering target tracking, multiple target tracking termination, and track management theory. In order to improve data analysis, the authors have also included group tracking registration algorithms and a performance evaluation of radar data processing. Presents both classical theory and development methods of radar data processing Provides state-of-the-art research results, including data processing for modern radars and tracking performance evaluation theory Includes coverage of performance evaluation, registration algorithm for radar networks, data processing of passive radar, pulse Doppler radar, and phased array radar Features applications for those engaged in information engineering, radar engineering, electronic countermeasures, infrared techniques, sonar techniques, and military command Radar Data Processing with Applications is a handy guide for engineers and industry professionals specializing in the development of radar equipment and data processing. It is also intended as a reference text for electrical engineering graduate students and researchers specializing in signal processing and radars.

Radar

Radar
Author: Byron Edde
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1993
Genre: Radar
ISBN: 9780137523467

This comprehensive, up-to-date book describes and details the wide range of modern radar systems and methods currently in use today. From system fundamentals to functional descriptions of their subsystems, the reference covers radar principles, radar technology, and successful applications of that technology, and includes solved examples to illustrate critical principles. Appropriate for radar engineers, electrical engineers, flight test engineers, and those in related disciplines.

Radar Signal Processing for Autonomous Driving

Radar Signal Processing for Autonomous Driving
Author: Jonah Gamba
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2019-08-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811391939

The subject of this book is theory, principles and methods used in radar algorithm development with a special focus on automotive radar signal processing. In the automotive industry, autonomous driving is currently a hot topic that leads to numerous applications for both safety and driving comfort. It is estimated that full autonomous driving will be realized in the next twenty to thirty years and one of the enabling technologies is radar sensing. This book presents both detection and tracking topics specifically for automotive radar processing. It provides illustrations, figures and tables for the reader to quickly grasp the concepts and start working on practical solutions. The complete and comprehensive coverage of the topic provides both professionals and newcomers with all the essential methods and tools required to successfully implement and evaluate automotive radar processing algorithms.

MIMO Radar: Theory and Application

MIMO Radar: Theory and Application
Author: Jamie Bergin
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2018-03-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1630815225

This comprehensive new resource provides in-depth and timely coverage of the underpinnings and latest advances of MIMO radar. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to MIMO radar and demonstrates it’s utility in real-world applications, then culminates with the latest advances in optimal and adaptive MIMO radar for enhanced detection and target ID in challenging environments. Signal processing prerequisites are explained, including radar signals, orthogonal waveforms, matched filtering, multi-channel beam forming, and Doppler processing. This book discusses MIMO radar signal model, antenna properties, system modeling and waveform alternatives. MIMO implantation challenges are covered, including computational complexity, adaptive clutter mitigation, calibration and equalization, and hardware constraints. Applications for GMTI radar, OTH radar, maritime radar, and automotive radar are explained. The book offers an introduction to optimum MIMO radar and includes details about detection, clutter, and target ID. Insight into adaptive MIMO radar and MIMO channel estimation is presented and techniques and illustrative examples are given. Readers find exclusive flight testing data from DARPA. The breadth of coverage in this all-inclusive resource makes it suitable for both practicing engineers and advanced researchers. The book concludes with discussions on areas for future research.

Weather Radar Technology Beyond NEXRAD

Weather Radar Technology Beyond NEXRAD
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2002-08-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309084660

Weather radar is a vital instrument for observing the atmosphere to help provide weather forecasts and issue weather warnings to the public. The current Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) system provides Doppler radar coverage to most regions of the United States (NRC, 1995). This network was designed in the mid 1980s and deployed in the 1990s as part of the National Weather Service (NWS) modernization (NRC, 1999). Since the initial design phase of the NEXRAD program, considerable advances have been made in radar technologies and in the use of weather radar for monitoring and prediction. The development of new technologies provides the motivation for appraising the status of the current weather radar system and identifying the most promising approaches for the development of its eventual replacement. The charge to the committee was to determine the state of knowledge regarding ground-based weather surveillance radar technology and identify the most promising approaches for the design of the replacement for the present Doppler Weather Radar. This report presents a first look at potential approaches for future upgrades to or replacements of the current weather radar system. The need, and schedule, for replacing the current system has not been established, but the committee used the briefings and deliberations to assess how the current system satisfies the current and emerging needs of the operational and research communities and identified potential system upgrades for providing improved weather forecasts and warnings. The time scale for any total replacement of the system (20- to 30-year time horizon) precluded detailed investigation of the designs and cost structures associated with any new weather radar system. The committee instead noted technologies that could provide improvements over the capabilities of the evolving NEXRAD system and recommends more detailed investigation and evaluation of several of these technologies. In the course of its deliberations, the committee developed a sense that the processes by which the eventual replacement radar system is developed and deployed could be as significant as the specific technologies adopted. Consequently, some of the committee's recommendations deal with such procedural issues.

Ultrawideband Radar

Ultrawideband Radar
Author: James D. Taylor
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2017-12-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420089870

Providing a practical review of the latest technology in the field, Ultrawideband Radar Applications and Design presents cutting-edge advances in theory, design, and practical applications of ultrawideband (UWB) radar. This book features contributions from an international team of experts to help readers learn about a wide range of UWB topics, including: History of the technology American and European governmental regulations and key definitions Nonsinusoidal wave propagation theory Random signal radar Object detection by ground permittivity measurements Large-target backscattering effects Medical applications Large current radiator antenna design Materials-penetrating theory Radar signal processing Weak-signal detection methods Holographic and real time radar imaging This book’s contributors use practical information to illustrate the latest theoretical developments and demonstrate UWB radar principles through case studies. Radar system engineers will find ideas for precision electronic sensing systems for use in medical, security, industrial, construction, and geophysical applications, as well as those used in archeological, forensic and transportation operations.

Radar Principles with Applications to Tracking Systems

Radar Principles with Applications to Tracking Systems
Author: Philip L. Bogler
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages: 344
Release: 1990-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Of related interest … Microwave Passive Direction Finding Stephen E. Lipsky This breakthrough work answers the need of every engineer in search of a comprehensive, single source on DF technology. Microwave Passive Direction Finding succinctly unifies DF theory, provides representative block diagrams of working equipment, and details the methods of calculating and predicting system performance. Sections cover evolution and use of monopulse passive DF receiver theory, design of antenna elements for conformal DF coverage, receiver configurations, DF antenna arrays, computation methods for signal detection, and much more. Never before published material includes new systems concepts such as digital preprocessing, supercommutation, and wide RF bandwidth noise detection methods. With tips on preparing proposals for new business, this reference covers every aspect of the principles and practice of DF technology. 1987 (0 471-83454-8) 298 pp. Radar Principles Nadav Levanon With this first published textbook on the subject, practicing engineers and graduate students will quickly master the basic concepts of radar science. A clear, straightforward introduction to the discipline through an analytical and problem-solving mode, this unique book features mathematical analysis and proofs, fully analyzed examples, and problem sections—all selected from the author’s course assignments. Key topics include propagation, radar cross section, clutter, radar signals, the ambiguity function, measurement accuracy, coherent processing, Synthetic Aperture Radar and monopulse. The text’s tutorial format, consistent terminology, and 141 illustrations (including 3-D plots of ambiguity functions) make it an optimal self-study tool, classroom text, and professional reference. 1988 (0 471-85881-1) 308 pp. Optimal Radar Tracking Systems George Biernson Here is a systematic unveiling of the methods and means underlying the design of radar tracking technology. Topics covered include issues essential to an understanding of Altair radar as well as target-tracking systems. Kalman filter theory, feedback control, modulation and demodulation of signals, digital sampled-data systems, digital computer simulation, statistical analysis of random signals, detection and tracking processes in a radar system are developed first from their rudiments toward a more advanced discussion. Offering a breadth of technical detail unusual in the unclassified literature, this study is of paramount importance to those involved in tracking applications that use optical signal, sonar signal, or RF telemetry signals. 1989 (0 471-50673-7) 560 pp.

Fundamentals of Radar Signal Processing

Fundamentals of Radar Signal Processing
Author: Mark A. Richards
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2005-07-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071776486

Advances in DSP (digital signal processing) have radically altered the design and usage of radar systems -- making it essential for both working engineers as well as students to master DSP techniques. This text, which evolved from the author's own teaching, offers a rigorous, in-depth introduction to today's complex radar DSP technologies. Contents: Introduction to Radar Systems * Signal Models * Sampling and Quantization of Pulsed Radar Signals * Radar Waveforms * Pulse Compression Waveforms * Doppler Processing * Detection Fundamentals * Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR) Detection * Introduction to Synthetic Aperture Imaging

Space-time Adaptive Processing for Radar

Space-time Adaptive Processing for Radar
Author: J. R. Guerci
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781580536998

This authoritative, leading-edge resource gives you a comprehensive overview of sample rate conversion (SRC) and its applications in software configurable radios. The book helps you understand the limits of feasible systems for sample rate conversion, as well as the limits of interpolation. You get sound advice on selecting the appropriate types of SRC for specific applications, and assistance in handling the trade-off between hardware complexity and the clock rate of a system. From an introduction to software radio and a refresher on the fundamentals of sampling and sample rate conversion, to discussions on block signal processing and well-known and novel structures for sample rate conversion, the book offers you practical guidance that enables you to quickly find solutions for your challenging projects in the field. This first-of-its-kind reference concludes with a list of questions that - when answered - helps to design a system for sample rate conversion. Over 890 equations and 90 illustrations support key topics throughout the book.