Synthetic Impulse and Aperture Radar (SIAR)

Synthetic Impulse and Aperture Radar (SIAR) is a microwave imaging technology capable of seeing through walls made of materials as diverse as drywall, wood, concrete, and brick. There are numerous applications for SIAR, such as improvised explosive device detection, localization and identification, search and rescue, as well as identification of building inhabitants in combat areas, hostage situations, drug control, and border enforcement. The technology detects and identifies targets under all-weather conditions during day or night from a potential variety of operational platforms, such as automobiles, umanned airborne vechicles, helicopters, and a variety of fixed-wing airplanes. The system is capable of remotely generating two- and three-dimensional images of stationary or mobile targets at a large stand off distance while delivering higher resolution images than any other technology available. This book systematically discusses the operating principles, signal processing methods, target measurement technology, and experimental results of SIAR. The authors aim to help readers acquire insight into the concepts and principles of SIAR, differences from a traditional radar, as well as design and development methods. Covers polarization effects, which are of fundamental importance across various disciplines Includes a number of figures, experimental designs, and measurement curves to help readers learn the basic principles and start their own R&D projects Discusses many types of relevant lasers: helium/neon lasers, ND: YAG lasers, and semiconductor lasers (laser diodes) Written by well-published authors in the field Contains material useful for metrology applications Written by highly experienced authors with extensive knowledge of SIAR, the book can be used as a reference for engineering and scientific research personnel working on SIAR, MIMO radar, digital radar, or other new types of radar. It can also be a reference for teachers and students in universities who engage in related research work.