Analysis of radar sensing coverage of a passive GNSS-based SAR system

Yu Zheng, Yang Yang, Wu Chen

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Abstract

GNSS based SAR system is a passive radar imaging system. Using the reflected GNSS signals, it has been demonstrated that various objects can be identified in GNSS-SAR images. However, compared with conventional SAR systems, the strength of the reflected GNSS signals is significantly lower. How far the objects can be detected by a GNSS-SAR system is a question. In this paper, we derived a theoretical range coverage for GNSS-SAR system for object recognition using object-background scattering contrast, with given false alarm and detection probabilities. Using a GPS software receiver at L1 frequency band, we can detect objects more than 2 km in the land and sea backgrounds, as the field of vision (FOV) for the experiments is approximately 2 km. Theoretically, with such a low cost GNSS software receiver, the operational range can reach 5-8 km.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 International Conference on Localization and GNSS, ICL-GNSS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538622179
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Jun 2018
Event2017 International Conference on Localization and GNSS, ICL-GNSS 2017 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 27 Jun 201729 Jun 2017

Publication series

Name2017 International Conference on Localization and GNSS, ICL-GNSS 2017

Conference

Conference2017 International Conference on Localization and GNSS, ICL-GNSS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNottingham
Period27/06/1729/06/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Control and Optimization
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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