The radar principle used is FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) . The FMCW-radar transmits a high frequency signal whose frequency increases linearly during the measurement phase (called the frequency sweep). The signal is emitted, reflected from the measuring surface and received with a time delay, t.
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Continuous-wave radar (CW radar) is a type of radar system where a known stable frequency continuous wave radio energy is transmitted and then received from any reflecting objects .
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Applications. Pulse radars are designed mainly for long distances . The main application is still the military area. Other applications include air traffic control, weather observation (especially precipitation radar) as well as the satellite-based remote sensing of the earth’s surface.
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10.11. A pulse Doppler radar uses the Doppler shift to discriminate moving targets from stationary clutter . A low PRF radar has a long unambiguous range but results in blind speeds. On the contrary, a high PRF radar can avoid blind speeds but experiences ambiguity in range.
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With a pulse radar, the run time is generally measured from the rising edge of the transmit pulse to the rising edge of the echo signal. The accuracy of this measurement depends on the magnitude of the clock frequency for this time measurement .
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The Radar, which operates with continuous signal (wave) for detecting non-stationary targets , is called Continuous Wave Radar or simply CW Radar. This Radar requires two Antennas. Among which, one Antenna is used for transmitting the signal and the other Antenna is used for receiving the signal.
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