Development and testing of a detector system for trapped humans in building ruins

The necessity of developing a high performance human life detector system, to support rescue operations after an earthquake disaster, is addressed by using CW Doppler radar. Various configurations are examined, regarding the transmitted frequency, antenna type and signal processing techniques. The m...

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Main Authors: Bimpas, M., Nikellis, K., Paraskevopoulos, N., Economou, D., Uzunoglu, N.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Attenuation
Detectors
Doppler radar
Earthquakes
Frequency
Humans
Radar detection
Radar signal processing
System testing
Transmitting antennas
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Summary:The necessity of developing a high performance human life detector system, to support rescue operations after an earthquake disaster, is addressed by using CW Doppler radar. Various configurations are examined, regarding the transmitted frequency, antenna type and signal processing techniques. The major problem that hinders the performance of such a system is the high attenuation of electromagnetic waves through ruin materials, especially concrete.
DOI:10.1109/EUMC.2003.177650