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Discussion of the operating range of frequency modulated radars in the presence of interference

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 March 2014

Tom Schipper ,
Marlene Harter ,
Tobias Mahler ,
Oliver Kern  and
Thomas Zwick
Tom Schipper*
Affiliation:
Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik und Elektronik, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany. Phone: +49 721 608 46256
Marlene Harter
Affiliation:
Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik und Elektronik, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany. Phone: +49 721 608 46256
Tobias Mahler
Affiliation:
Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik und Elektronik, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany. Phone: +49 721 608 46256
Oliver Kern
Affiliation:
Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik und Elektronik, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany. Phone: +49 721 608 46256
Thomas Zwick
Affiliation:
Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik und Elektronik, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany. Phone: +49 721 608 46256
*
Corresponding author T. Schipper Email: Tom.Schipper@kit.edu
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Abstract

This paper discusses the operating range of frequency modulated (FM) radars in the presence of interference. For this purpose, radar- and path loss equations are used to draw the equipotential lines for a given signal-to-interference ratio as a function of the spatial distribution of targets and interferers in order to identify relevant scenario constellations. Further the factors influencing the gain of signal versus deterministic interference are discussed based on measurements and simulations. Finally, the influence of different kinds of interference on the spectrum of a frequency modulated continuous wave radar is shown.

Keywords

Radar interferenceElectromagnetic compatibilityRadar signal processing
Type
Research Paper
Information
International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies , Volume 6 , Issue 3-4: European Microwave Week 2013 , June 2014 , pp. 371 - 378
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2014 

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