Short range radar measurements with an experimental digital array antenna

In this paper we first briefly describe an experimental digital array antenna radar system including hardware, signal processing and measurement arrangements for radar measurements. Then we describe some performed outdoor measurements and present results of signal processing after pulse compression and conventional beamforming as well as high resolution methods. These measurements verify that high resolution beamforming methods work and perform well but are more sensitive compared to conventional beamforming.

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