Title :
Recent Breakthroughs in RF Photonics for Radar Systems
Author :
Garenaux, K. ; Merlet, T. ; Alouini, M. ; Lopez, J. ; Vodjdani, N. ; Boula-Picard, R. ; Fourdin, C. ; Chazelas, J.
Author_Institution :
Thales Air Defence
Abstract :
Radar systems require transmission of very high purity signals. Photonics is now mature enough to achieve analog transmission with very low noise, strong immunity, and wide-bandwidth even in harsh environments. We present our recent developments of optimized optical links dedicated to radar and multifunction systems
Keywords :
integrated optoelectronics; microwave photonics; optical links; radar signal processing; RF photonics; analog transmission; multifunction systems; optical links; radar systems; Airborne radar; Dynamic range; Electromagnetic compatibility; Laser radar; Optical fiber communication; Optical noise; Photonics; Radar antennas; Radio frequency; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAES.2007.323292
