Radacoustic detection of projectiles by a retrodirective radar

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Abstract

An X-band retrodirective radar is shown experimentally to provide two signals from a firearm deployed at moderate range: (1) the normal reflection from the airborne projectile as it approaches the radar, and (2) a secondary reflection from the muzzle-blast acoustic wave. The combination of these two signals provides projectile bearing as well as an accurate estimation of range to the shooter by a differential time-of-flight calculation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 IEEE Radar Conference
Subtitle of host publicationGlobal Innovation in Radar, RADAR 2010 - Proceedings
Pages1180-1182
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE International Radar Conference 2010, RADAR 2010 - Washington DC, United States
Duration: May 10 2010May 14 2010

Publication series

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

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Radar Conference 2010, RADAR 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington DC
Period5/10/105/14/10

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

  • Radacoustic detection

Disciplines

  • Physics

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