Title :
Three-frequency principle for automotive radar system
Author :
Zhang, Hui ; Wu, Ke
Author_Institution :
Poly-GRAMES Res. Centre, Ecole Polytech. de Montreal, Que., Canada
Abstract :
The paper proposes a three-frequency principal for developing high-performance FMCW radar systems. In our example, a 94 GHz radar sensor has been studied and demonstrated for high-precision position measurement applications such as automotive radars. This new scheme is based on an FSK CW radar framework. Two unambiguous ranges make the system choose the right range measurement. The proposed technique presents several advantages over conventional FMCW sensors. It is more accurate than FSK radar. It gives a greater maximum unambiguous range. Low cost can also be expected. The operating principle, experimental prototype, and test results are described.
Keywords :
CW radar; FM radar; frequency shift keying; road vehicle radar; 94 GHz; FMCW radar systems; FSK CW radar; automotive radar system; high-precision position measurement; maximum unambiguous range; radar sensor; three-frequency principal; Automotive engineering; Frequency measurement; Frequency shift keying; Millimeter wave measurements; Millimeter wave radar; Phase measurement; Prototypes; Radar measurements; Time measurement; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Radio and Wireless Conference, 2004 IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8451-2
DOI :
10.1109/RAWCON.2004.1389139