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Distance measurements and limitations based on guided wave 24 GHz dual tone Six-port radar

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2015

Stefan Lindner ,
Francesco Barbon Open the ORCID record for Francesco Barbon [Opens in a new window] ,
Sarah Linz Open the ORCID record for Sarah Linz [Opens in a new window] ,
Sebastian Mann Open the ORCID record for Sebastian Mann [Opens in a new window] ,
Robert Weigel  and
Alexander Koelpin Open the ORCID record for Alexander Koelpin [Opens in a new window]
Stefan Lindner*
Affiliation:
Institute for Electronics Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Cauerstr. 9, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
Francesco Barbon
Affiliation:
Institute for Electronics Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Cauerstr. 9, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
Sarah Linz
Affiliation:
Institute for Electronics Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Cauerstr. 9, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
Sebastian Mann
Affiliation:
Institute for Electronics Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Cauerstr. 9, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
Robert Weigel
Affiliation:
Institute for Electronics Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Cauerstr. 9, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
Alexander Koelpin
Affiliation:
Institute for Electronics Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Cauerstr. 9, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
*
Corresponding author: S. Lindner Email: stefan.lindner@fau.de
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Abstract

In the following, a continuous wave radar system based on the Six-port principle will be shown for measurement tasks at enclosed systems needing micrometer accuracy as well as high update rates like tank level monitoring or hydraulic cylinder piston control. To exceed the ambiguity limit of such an interferometric system, a dual tone approach is used. The system will be presented with measurement results at 24 GHz within a WR42 waveguide to prove the feasibility of the proposed concept. Furthermore, considerations on timing will show the potential as a low-latency system, capable of high measurement data update rates, and different influences on the system performance and limitations of such a system will be discussed in comparison to alternative setups.

Keywords

Radar architecture and systemsRadar applications
Type
Research Papers
Information
International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies , Volume 7 , Special Issue 3-4: European Microwave Week 2014 , June 2015 , pp. 425 - 432
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2015 

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