A digital array radar with a hierarchical system architecture

Authors

C. Fulton
P. Clough
V. Pai
W. Chappell

Abstract

A digital array radar system prototype is presented that makes use of a hierarchical digital backend coupled with highly-integrated, multi-channel RF transceivers. The general benefits of using such a hierarchical architecture are briefly discussed, along with how this prototype is in line with a vision for future radars that fully embrace the concept of low-cost integration in a panelized platform. A target tracking example is given using the prototype that illustrates some specific advantages to using a hierarchical digital backend.

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Keywords

phased array radar, radar tracking, transceivers

Date of this Version

January 2009

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MWSYM.2009.5165639

Published in:

2009 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest (MTT) (2009) 89-92;