Demonstration of cognitive radar for target localization under interference

An ultrawideband (UWB) multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) cognitive radar has been developed and demonstrated for the first time. Field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is used for waveform-level computing, while waveform optimization is accomplished in CPU. Working as a closed loop, convex optimization is applied to jointly design (arbitrary) transmitted waveforms and the receiving filters in response to the varying wireless environment. Multiple targets localization in the presence of interference is demonstrated. Shown in the experiment, performance improvement is obvious in all interference patterns.

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