Development of linear/non-linear radar system

In this program Vadum will implement and test a multi-mode radar system developed in Phase-I that is capable of automated electronics detection (E-Det) and Forward Looking Ground Penetrating Radar (FLGPR) operation. The prototype radar designed in this effort will leverage radar sensors for detecting electronics associated with RCIEDs and extend this baseline capability with innovation through use of Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA) Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) radar techniques. The outcome of the Phase-II program will be a prototype MIMO radar and the associated software for controlling the radars operation and viewing the results of various E-det and radar image processing algorithms. The proposed Phase-II design is based on a results from tests conducted in Phase-I using a MIMO radar test bed. These tests demonstrated successful linear E-det of radio-controlled improvised explosive device (RCIED) components and the advantages of using a CDMA MIMO aperture which include increased aperture gain, fast image acquisition, and target range/bearing information. The design will minimize the size of the MIMO aperture with an ultimate goal of developing a portable form factor in a future Phase.