Collision Avoidance W-Band FMCW Radars in an Altimeter Application

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Abstract:

The frequency modulated continuous wave FMCW radar principle has been used in aircraft radio altimeters to measure height above the surface of the Earth. This paper describes the performance of a typical commercial-off-the- shelf 77 GHz automobile collision avoidance radar that is been adapted for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV altimeter application. A lap top-based, bench-top assembly is described.

Author(s):
Hansen, H. J. ; Lindop, R. ; Majstorovic, D.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION EDINBURGH (AUSTRALIA) ELECTRONIC WARFARE AND RADAR DIVISION
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0031

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DSTO-TR-1939, DODA-AR-013-786
Monitor Series:
AR-013-786, DSTO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*FREQUENCY MODULATION, *CONTINUOUS WAVES, *COLLISION AVOIDANCE, *RADIO ALTIMETERS, *W BAND, COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT, DRONES, AUSTRALIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Flight Control and Instrumentation
Keyword(s):
FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
2006 Aug 01
Creation Date:
2007 Mar 28