Ku-Band Retrodirective Radar for Ballistic Projectile Detection and Tracking

E. B. Brown, E. B. Brown, A. Hartenstein

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Abstract

A Ku-band radar has been developed for detection and tracking of sniper rifle bullets and other ballistic projectiles. The radar utilizes a novel retrodirective architecture based on separate 8-element receive and transmit antenna arrays. A pseudorandom noise waveform provides for precise ranging and high processing gain. Digital filtering allows for discrimination of high-velocity bullets and small supersonic projectiles up to at least 1700 ft/s, as demonstrated experimentally in field tests.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE Radar Conference, RADAR 2009
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 IEEE Radar Conference, RADAR 2009 - Pasadena, CA, United States
Duration: May 4 2009May 8 2009

Publication series

NameIEEE National Radar Conference - Proceedings
ISSN (Print)1097-5659

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE Radar Conference, RADAR 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPasadena, CA
Period5/4/095/8/09

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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