S-band radar based on Lyrtech Software Defined Radio

Siyang Cao, Yuan F. Zheng, Robert L. Ewing

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Abstract

The focus of this paper is on the development of Sband radar using the Lyrtech Small Form Factor (SFF) Software Defined Radio (SDR) for generating the Chirp-Z signal. The Lyrtech SDR platform has a high speed AD/DA conversion board and a tunable RF board, which enable a flexible radar design. To achieve a functional radar system, the development kids of the SFF SDR have to be fully utilized. This paper introduces the usage of both software and hardware resources of the SDR for converting the SDR into a waveform-programmable radar, which can benefit the study of radar systems using generic SDR platforms. Based on our approach, we develop an S-band radar which is used to transmit a Chirp-Z radar waveform modulated on a 2.2GHz carrier. The structure and the development kits of the SFF platform are introduced, and the development of the S-band radar by using the development kits discussed. Finally, both transmitted and received Chirp-Z signals using the developed radar system are demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 IEEE National Aerospace and Electronics Conference, NAECON 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages415-419
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781479946891
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 19 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE National Aerospace and Electronics Conference, NAECON 2014 - Dayton, United States
Duration: Jun 24 2014Jun 27 2014

Publication series

NameNational Aerospace and Electronics Conference, Proceedings of the IEEE
Volume2015-February

Conference

ConferenceIEEE National Aerospace and Electronics Conference, NAECON 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDayton
Period6/24/146/27/14

Keywords

  • Data conversion
  • Digital signal processing
  • Field programmable gate arrays
  • Radar
  • Radio frequency
  • Real-time systems
  • Software

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

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