Building a baseband signal processing algorithm for unmanned aerial vehicle detection radar

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Authors

  • Vu Hong Phuc (Corresponding Author) Institute of Radar, Academy of Military Science and Technology
  • Nguyen Duc Nghia Institute of Radar, Academy of Military Science and Technology
  • Tran Van Anh Institute of Radar, Academy of Military Science and Technology
  • Bui Chi Thanh Học viện Phòng không - Không quân
  • Vu Chi Thanh Institute of Radar, Academy of Military Science and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54939/1859-1043.j.mst.85.2023.18-25

Keywords:

UAV detection radar; Continuous linear frequency modulation (FMCW); Baseband signal processor; Micro Doppler signature; FPGA; ZynQ Z-7045.

Abstract

In this paper, the construction of a baseband signal processing algorithm for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) detection radar by using continuous linear frequency modulation (FMCW) signal is presented. On the basis of the built algorithm, the article presents the contents of simulation research in Matlab environment, and conducts experimental research by designing and deploying signal processors on the technology platform FPGA. The results of the study show that FMCW radar can be used to distinguish UAV targets from normal targets by the micro Dopple signature. The signal processor is the basis for building a complete UAV detection radar in the future.

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Published

28-02-2023

How to Cite

Vũ Hồng Phúc, Nguyễn Đức Nghĩa, Trần Văn Ánh, Bùi Chí Thanh, and Vũ Chí Thanh. “Building a Baseband Signal Processing Algorithm for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Detection Radar”. Journal of Military Science and Technology, vol. 85, Feb. 2023, pp. 18-25, doi:10.54939/1859-1043.j.mst.85.2023.18-25.

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