Ultra-wideband noise radar based on optical waveform generation

Daniel Grodensky, Daniel Kravitz, Avi Zadok

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Abstract

A microwave-photonic, ultra-wideband (UWB) noise radar system is proposed and demonstrated. The system brings together photonic generation of UWB waveforms and fiber-optic distribution. The use of UWB noise provides high ranging resolution and better immunity to interception and jamming. Distribution over fibers allows for the separation the radar-operating personnel and equipment from the location of the front-end. The noise waveforms are generated using the amplified spontaneous emission that is associated with stimulated Brillouin scattering in a standard optical fiber, or with an erbium-doped fiber amplifier. Our experiments demonstrate a proof of concept for an integrated radar system, driven by optically generated UWB noise waveforms of more than 1 GHz bandwidth that are distributed over 10 km distance. The detection of concealed metallic object and the resolving of two targets with the anticipated ranging resolution are reported.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRadar Sensor Technology XVI
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventRadar Sensor Technology XVI - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 23 Apr 201225 Apr 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8361
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceRadar Sensor Technology XVI
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period23/04/1225/04/12

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