Title :
Detction of Buried Objects by Microwave Means
Author :
Clarricoats, P.J.B. ; Kularajah, R. ; Lentz, R.R. ; Poulton, G.T.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Elec. and Elec. Eng., Queen Mary College, University of London
Abstract :
A system is described for the detection of non-metallic buried objects by microwave means. It utilises an FMCw radar operating in the range 2-4GHz and incorporates a forward-looking focussed beam antenna. This gives 26dB improvement in signal/clutter over a downward-looking antenna sysem. Experimental results have been obtained with different targets which include buried plastic boxes and plastic pipes. The design of an optimum antenna configuration is discussed.
Keywords :
Bandwidth; Buried object detection; Clutter; Directive antennas; Frequency; Plastics; Prototypes; Radar antennas; Radar detection; Soil;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1977. 7th European
Conference_Location :
Copenhagen, Denmark
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1977.332458
