Three radar imaging methods based on the one-dimensional laser range profiles

Yuan Mou, Zhen Sen Wu, Tan Qu, Run Gui Liao

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Abstract

One-dimensional range profile is known as a simple radar imaging technology. Based on the imaging mechanism, the laser range profiles (LRPS) of the convex rotators in three different methods, which named as the Beam Scattering Method (BS method), Radar Cross Section Method (RCS method) and Surface Elements Method (SE method),were studied. In detail, BS method, which combined the laser beam pulse scattering theory and radar equation, is the very model that can be applied to the convex quadric rotary bodies, however, it may produce singular solutions in certain incident directions. The RCS method is just an extension of the theory of radar cross section theory and radar equation. According to the definition, the simplest forms of RCS which were then substituted into the radar equation were obtained, finally the one-dimensional range profiles were analytically resolved. The SE Method is a much more comprehensive theory to get the laser range profiles of arbitrary objects. The object should be first divided into numerous small triangle facets, and sum the backscattering power of these facets in the same distance, and in this way the final LRPS were deduced. In the meanwhile, the SE method is the most convenient way to evolve into the three-dimensional range profile. In the paper, the LRPS of a cone based on the three models above were simulated, it was found that the features and shape of each profiles were similar basically, but theoretical correction to SE method was still needed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging 2013
Subtitle of host publicationLaser Sensing and Imaging and Applications
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging, ISPDI 2013 - Beijing, China
Duration: 25 Jun 201327 Jun 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8905
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference5th International Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging, ISPDI 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period25/06/1327/06/13

Keywords

  • Beam scattering method
  • Laser range profiles
  • Radar cross section method
  • Surface elements method

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