Analysis of target response of FM-CW radar

Detection and location of different targets buried in ground or constructional walls depends to a great extent on the knowledge of expected target return response. The analysis of the target-radar response for FM-CW ground probing radar is performed with the aid of a signal flow diagram relating the target response and the radar performance. A plane wave model for the radar radiated electromagnetic waves is adopted and the analysis is carried out for two typical targets; a finite thickness slab and a sphere. Computed returns based on this analysis are compared with those obtained experimentally from a 1-2 GHz FM-CW radar scheme and a very close agreement is found. A computational study is conducted on the response of planar target model, and important conclusions are reached upon relevant to ground probing problem.