Through-the-wall detection with gated FMCW signals using optimized patch-like and vivaldi antennas

Fioranelli, F. , Salous, S., Ndip, I. and Raimundo, X. (2015) Through-the-wall detection with gated FMCW signals using optimized patch-like and vivaldi antennas. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 63(3), pp. 1106-1117. (doi: 10.1109/TAP.2015.2389793)

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Abstract

This paper presents the design and optimization of patch-like antennas for through-the-wall imaging (TTWI) radar applications in the frequency range 0.5-2 GHz. A basic antenna configuration is analyzed and modified through an optimization aiming at reducing the size of the antenna and focusing the radiated power in a single lobe to be directed toward the wall and the targets to be detected. Both the basic and the optimized antennas have been manufactured and tested. The optimized patch antennas and a conventional Vivaldi antenna have been successfully used in the frequency-modulated interrupted continuous wave (FMICW) radar system developed at Durham University. Results of a novel wall-removal technique for TTWI using numerical simulations and measurements aimed at the detection of stationary targets and people are presented.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Fioranelli, Dr Francesco
Authors: Fioranelli, F., Salous, S., Ndip, I., and Raimundo, X.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
Publisher:IEEE
ISSN:0018-926X
ISSN (Online):1558-2221

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