Advances in Radio Science
Advances in Radio Science
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Articles | Volume 6
Articles | Volume 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/ars-6-63-2008
© Author(s) 2008. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/ars-6-63-2008
© Author(s) 2008. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Articles | Volume 6
26 May 2008
 | 26 May 2008

Bistatic extension for coherent MMW-ISAR-Imaging of objects and humans

S. Bertl, A. Dallinger, and J. Detlefsen

Abstract. We present a bistatic extension of a broadband monostatic FMCW Radar working in the Millimetre-Wave (MMW) region and its bistatic imaging properties used for imaging purposes. Due to the different perspective of a bistatic setup compared to a monostatic one, additional information can be obtained.

A wide bandwidth of approx. 10 GHz is used for the task of high resolution imaging as it could be used for the detection of threats at a person's body in security-sensitive environments. Since MMWs propagate easily through common clothing, it is feasible to image objects like concealed weapons worn under the clothing. MMW-Imaging of humans is one possibility to enhance the capabilities of nowadays security checkpoints, e.g. at airports.

How to cite. Bertl, S., Dallinger, A., and Detlefsen, J.: Bistatic extension for coherent MMW-ISAR-Imaging of objects and humans, Adv. Radio Sci., 6, 63–66, https://doi.org/10.5194/ars-6-63-2008, 2008.