Analysis of a combined FMCW pulse radar system for Side Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR) applications
Abstract
A theoretical and practical feasibility study for the development of an FMCW radar, combining features of FMCW and pulse radars was performed for application as SLAR for Earth observation. Design approaches were compared. Simulations with a network analyzer and an intermediate frequency system are presented. The simulation results are similar to a FMCW processed radar signal. A method to simulate the radar system at microwave frequencies is discussed. A block diagram of the final system is given. Noise behavior and transmitter power are discussed.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- January 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985STIN...8631784T
- Keywords:
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- Continuous Wave Radar;
- Frequency Modulation;
- Pulse Radar;
- Side-Looking Radar;
- Airborne Equipment;
- Analog Simulation;
- Coherent Radar;
- Product Development;
- Communications and Radar