Title :
A Ka-band, magnetron based, scanning radar for airborne applications
Author :
Volkov, V.A. ; Vavriv, D.M. ; Kozhin, R.V. ; Shevtsova, L.V. ; Kim, Yong-Hoon ; Lee, Hoon
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Radio Astron. of the Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine, Kharkov
Abstract :
The design and characteristics of a Ka-band, magnetron based radar are described. Novel solutions used for the development of an electrically scanning slotted waveguide antenna array, a low noise digital receiver with a coherent on receiver technique implemented, and an advanced data acquisition and signal processing system are described. Possible applications of the radar are related to enhancing helicopter safety including detection of power lines and other obstacles, monitoring meteorological conditions on the direction of flight, and providing secure landing.
Keywords :
aerospace safety; airborne radar; magnetrons; meteorological radar; Ka-band; advanced data acquisition; airborne application; electrically scanning slotted waveguide antenna array; helicopter safety; low noise digital receiver; magnetron based scanning radar; meteorological condition monitoring; secure landing; signal processing system; Airborne radar; Antenna arrays; Array signal processing; Data acquisition; Digital signal processing; Radar antennas; Radar applications; Radar signal processing; Receiving antennas; Slot antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2007. European
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-2-87487-001-9
DOI :
10.1109/EUMC.2007.4405482
