Panel Design of a MIMO Imaging Radar at W-Band for Space Applications
J. Moll1, B. Hils1, A. Shrestha1, A. Ehlert1, V. Krozer1, K. Thurn2, M. Vossiek2, M. Hrobak3, M. Hossain3, W. Heinrich3, M. Resch4 and J. Bosse4
Published in:
Proc. 14th European Radar Conf. (EuRAD 2017), Nuremberg, Germany, Oct. 11-13, pp. 126-129 (2017).
Abstract:
This paper describes the concept of a modularized multiple input multiple output (MIMO) imaging radar in the frequency range of 85 to 95GHz that enables high resolution 3D imaging for space applications. The goal is to track and image a non-cooperative object such as space debris. An optimized MIMO antenna arrangement will be proposed that shows an excellent point spread function (PSF) at typical object distances. Furthermore, information on the MIMO radar system will be provided including X-band direct digital synthesis (DDS), antenna design, integrated radar components and data acquisition.
1 Goethe University of Frankfurt, Department of Physics, 60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
2 Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institute of Microwaves and Photonics, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
3 Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, 12489 Berlin, Germany
4 Robo-Technology GmbH, Benzstrasse 12, 82178 Puchheim, Germany
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