Millimeter-Wave Camera

The primary objective of this effort is to design and build a practical millimeter wave imaging system capable of effectively addressing a myriad of nondestructive inspection issues related to complex composites and structures during manufacturing and use. The design of this imaging system will be founded on a long history and extensive experience by the proposing team facilitating and ensuring a successful outcome. The system is expected to be designed to:i)operate in the frequency range of 30-40 GHz:ii)have high-spatial and range resolutions in the few millimeter range rendering the system a 3D imageriii)produce and render images in real-time,iv)provide high system dynamic range for high detection sensitivityv)small and portable for in-space applications,vi)modular in design to accommodate large structures in terrestrial inspection applications while also suitable for in-space applications by personnel with varied technical skill-sets namely, technicians, engineers and astronauts.The proposed work in this Phase II to develop, built and test a practical prototype imaging system builds on the Phase I design work.