Multifunctional millimeter-wave radar system for helicopter safety

Darren S. Goshi; Timothy J. Case; John B. McKitterick; Long Q. Bui

doi:10.1117/12.920828

3 May 2012 Multifunctional millimeter-wave radar system for helicopter safety

Darren S. Goshi, Timothy J. Case, John B. McKitterick, Long Q. Bui

Proceedings Volume 8361, Radar Sensor Technology XVI; 83610A (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.920828
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2012, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

A multi-featured sensor solution has been developed that enhances the operational safety and functionality of small airborne platforms, representing an invaluable stride toward enabling higher-risk, tactical missions. This paper demonstrates results from a recently developed multi-functional sensor system that integrates a high performance millimeter-wave radar front end, an evidence grid-based integration processing scheme, and the incorporation into a 3D Synthetic Vision System (SVS) display. The front end architecture consists of a w-band real-beam scanning radar that generates a high resolution real-time radar map and operates with an adaptable antenna architecture currently configured with an interferometric capability for target height estimation. The raw sensor data is further processed within an evidence grid-based integration functionality that results in high-resolution maps in the region surrounding the platform. Lastly, the accumulated radar results are displayed in a fully rendered 3D SVS environment integrated with local database information to provide the best representation of the surrounding environment. The integrated system concept will be discussed and initial results from an experimental flight test of this developmental system will be presented. Specifically, the forward-looking operation of the system demonstrates the system's ability to produce high precision terrain mapping with obstacle detection and avoidance capability, showcasing the system's versatility in a true operational environment.

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Darren S. Goshi, Timothy J. Case, John B. McKitterick, and Long Q. Bui "Multifunctional millimeter-wave radar system for helicopter safety", Proc. SPIE 8361, Radar Sensor Technology XVI, 83610A (3 May 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.920828

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