Based on the array architecture of multiple transmitting/receiving antennas, Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) radar provides a new mechanism for radar imaging technology. In order to explore the processing approach to ...Based on the array architecture of multiple transmitting/receiving antennas, Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) radar provides a new mechanism for radar imaging technology. In order to explore the processing approach to this imaging mechanism, the two dimensional (2D) imaging model of MIMO radar is established first, and the spatial sampling ability is analyzed from the concept of spatial convolution of the antenna elements. The target spatial spectral filling format of MIMO radar with monochromatic transmitting signal is described. High-resolution imaging capability of MIMO radar is analyzed according to spatial spectral coverage and the corresponding imaging algorithm is presented. Finally, field imaging experiment is used to demonstrate the superior imaging performance of MIMO radar.展开更多
文摘地基多输入多输出(Multiple-Input Multiple-Output,MIMO)成像雷达采用数字波束形成技术实现二维成像,具有成像速度快的技术优势。本文提出了一种适用于大景深、宽视角场景的地基MIMO雷达的快速二维成像算法。首先,根据MIMO雷达的阵列构型建立回波信号模型;其次,基于该模型补偿天线阵列近场空变性的相位中心近似(Phase Center Approximation,PCA)误差并进行数据重排,通过Kesytone变换校正距离徙动;然后,利用方位分块Dechirp处理实现方位向聚焦,实现MIMO雷达二维成像;最后利用MIMO雷达外场实验数据完成了算法验证。研究结果表明:在保证成像精度要求的情况下,该算法可以实现大景深、宽视角场景的高分辨快速成像,成像处理时间优于反向投影成像(Back Projection,BP)算法。
文摘Based on the array architecture of multiple transmitting/receiving antennas, Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) radar provides a new mechanism for radar imaging technology. In order to explore the processing approach to this imaging mechanism, the two dimensional (2D) imaging model of MIMO radar is established first, and the spatial sampling ability is analyzed from the concept of spatial convolution of the antenna elements. The target spatial spectral filling format of MIMO radar with monochromatic transmitting signal is described. High-resolution imaging capability of MIMO radar is analyzed according to spatial spectral coverage and the corresponding imaging algorithm is presented. Finally, field imaging experiment is used to demonstrate the superior imaging performance of MIMO radar.