A range-angle estimation algorithm for array FMCW radar based on spatial and temporal sparse extending

Xinwei Wang, Xiaopeng Yan*, Yanwen Han, Dingkun Huang

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Abstract

Array frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar is widely used across various platforms to estimate the range and angle of targets using large bandwidth and array angle measurement technology. However, limited platform space and antenna aperture can make obtaining high-precision angle estimations challenging. To address this, a range-angle estimation algorithm based on spatial and temporal sparse extending is proposed. The algorithm extends the array using a nested array in the spatial domain and a sparse virtual array sampled at different locations through platform movement in the temporal domain. The resulting spatial-temporal extended array is equivalent to a large aperture virtual uniform linear array, improving the angle resolution through difference and spatial smoothing processing. By making full use of spatial and temporal information, this method achieves high-precision angle estimation with fewer array elements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Image, Signal Processing, and Pattern Recognition, ISPP 2023
EditorsPaulo Batista, Ram Bilas Pachori
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510666351
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event2023 International Conference on Image, Signal Processing, and Pattern Recognition, ISPP 2023 - Changsha, China
Duration: 24 Feb 202326 Feb 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume12707
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference2023 International Conference on Image, Signal Processing, and Pattern Recognition, ISPP 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChangsha
Period24/02/2326/02/23

Keywords

  • FMCW radar
  • difference co-array
  • nested array
  • spatial and temporal extending

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