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Title: Towards Three-dimensional Millimeter-Wave Radar Imaging of On-the-move Targets
This paper presents our preliminary results fora three-dimensional (3D) imaging of an on-the-move target using a MIMO millimeter-wave (mm-wave) radar, which uses 9 transmitters and 12 receivers. The operating frequency of the mm-wave radar is from 70 GHz to 77 GHz. Experimental results show that the images can be created as the target under detection moves in front of the radar system, which is combined with 3D video to show the continuous movement of the target. This preliminary work paves the way towards a mm-wave imaging system that can be used at checkpoints; thus enabling on-the-move detection of potential threats, enhancing passenger’s overall experience, and achieving a high scanning throughput.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1653671
PAR ID:
10088841
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
2018 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation & USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting
Page Range / eLocation ID:
1959 to 1960
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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