Low-frequency Adaptive Radar

Purpose and goal

The purpose of the project has been to study and develop new methods and algorithms suited for 1.The radar concept ‘Cohabitant Radar’ 2.Autofocus for wavelength-resolution SAR 3.Adaptivity for moving ground targets and objects below the ground surface The project has led to three major breakthroughs in these three areas. The performed evaluation in the project shows that developed methods and algorithms yields superbly good results. This implies that a good fulfilment of the purpose of the current project.

Expected results and effects

The anticipated effects of the project have been an improved competitiveness for Saab and to strengthen and maintain competence and research at Chalmers University of Technology. A major part of the project has also been to generate and also to retain highly competent persons within this radar field. The developed methods and related technical breakthroughs show that these effects have been accomplished. The outcome consists also of several scientific publications and patent applications. The project has also led to one doctoral dissertation within the area.

Planned approach and implementation

The methodology in the project has included as a start for all activities a phase consisting of a detailed and basic model development for the research topic. This activity has led to an insight as well as newly developed methods which are suited for further work. This activity with detailed and basic modelling efforts has also laid out the foundation and guidelines to the performed radar tests and the evaluation of collected data within the project.