Characterizing the point spread function of a near field ultrawideband monostatic radar imaging system

Summary form only given. Near field microwave imaging has been gaining traction as a viable imaging technique for biomedical applications such as breast cancer detection. Microwave imaging systems, both radar and tomographic, have proven capable of accurately detecting inclusions in models, and results from initial patient studies are promising. However, little is known about the relationship between acquisition parameters and system response such as resolution and sensitivity.