Reconstruction techniques for sparse multistatic linear array microwave imaging

David M. Sheen; Thomas E. Hall

doi:10.1117/12.2053814

9 June 2014 Reconstruction techniques for sparse multistatic linear array microwave imaging

David M. Sheen, Thomas E. Hall

Proceedings Volume 9078, Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XVII; 90780I (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053814
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2014, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

Sequentially-switched linear arrays are an enabling technology for a number of near-field microwave imaging applications. Electronically sequencing along the array axis followed by mechanical scanning along an orthogonal axis allows dense sampling of a two-dimensional aperture in near real-time. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has developed this technology for several applications including concealed weapon detection, groundpenetrating radar, and non-destructive inspection and evaluation. These techniques form three-dimensional images by scanning a diverging beam swept frequency transceiver over a two-dimensional aperture and mathematically focusing or reconstructing the data into three-dimensional images. Recently, a sparse multi-static array technology has been developed that reduces the number of antennas required to densely sample the linear array axis of the spatial aperture. This allows a significant reduction in cost and complexity of the linear-array-based imaging system. The sparse array has been specifically designed to be compatible with Fourier-Transform-based image reconstruction techniques; however, there are limitations to the use of these techniques, especially for extreme near-field operation. In the extreme near-field of the array, back-projection techniques have been developed that account for the exact location of each transmitter and receiver in the linear array and the 3-D image location. In this paper, the sparse array technique will be described along with associated Fourier-Transform-based and back-projection-based image reconstruction algorithms. Simulated imaging results are presented that show the effectiveness of the sparse array technique along with the merits and weaknesses of each image reconstruction approach.

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David M. Sheen and Thomas E. Hall "Reconstruction techniques for sparse multistatic linear array microwave imaging", Proc. SPIE 9078, Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XVII, 90780I (9 June 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053814

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