Real-time transponder detection using open-source software-defined radio receiver architecture for harmonic radar systems

Diego Penaloza-Aponte, Julio V. Urbina, Jose Fuentes

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Abstract

We report the integration of an open-source software-defined radio (SDR) receiver to detect and track in realtime harmonic radar echoes produced by a non-linear device (transponder) mounted on a very small target. We describe a series of experimental measurements that were conducted to validate the sensitivity of the receiver system. In addition, we describe the implementation of a high-speed digital signal processing and a target detection algorithm. Finally, the experimental data and the results after the signal processing for detection are presented. In particular, it is demonstrated that the platform is a cost-effective receiver solution for the detection of transponders in Harmonic radar applications, relatively simple to program and implement.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationRadar Sensor Technology XXVI
EditorsKenneth I. Ranney, Ann M. Raynal
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510650923
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
EventRadar Sensor Technology XXVI 2022 - Virtual, Online
Duration: Jun 6 2022Jun 12 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume12108
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceRadar Sensor Technology XXVI 2022
CityVirtual, Online
Period6/6/226/12/22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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