This paper aims at comparing the conventional backpropagation algorithm and a microwave tomographic approach in the framework of forward-looking ground-penetrating radar imaging. The reconstruction capabilities of both methods are investigated in terms of achievable resolution limits for a sensing configuration similar to the Synchronous Impulse Reconstruction radar developed at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Furthermore, reconstruction results obtained by processing full-wave simulated data are shown with the goal of comparing the capability of both methods to detect buried and surface targets in scenarios emulating realistic operation conditions.
Forward-Looking Radar Imaging: A Comparison of Two Data Processing Strategies
Soldovieri F;Gennarelli G;Catapano I;
2016
Abstract
This paper aims at comparing the conventional backpropagation algorithm and a microwave tomographic approach in the framework of forward-looking ground-penetrating radar imaging. The reconstruction capabilities of both methods are investigated in terms of achievable resolution limits for a sensing configuration similar to the Synchronous Impulse Reconstruction radar developed at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Furthermore, reconstruction results obtained by processing full-wave simulated data are shown with the goal of comparing the capability of both methods to detect buried and surface targets in scenarios emulating realistic operation conditions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
