Cable imaging with an active W-band millimeter-wave sensor

A system that can detect wires and cables suspended in the air and give fair warning of such obstacles on approach is highly desirable for both commercial and military helicopter pilots alike, given the recent increase in wire strike accidents. This paper discusses the recent development of a flight...

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Main Authors: Goshi, D S, Liu, Y, Mai, K, Bui, L, Shih, Y
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
active millimeter wave radar
cable detection
Cables
FMCW
Image sensors
imaging
Millimeter wave radar
Millimeter wave technology
Optical imaging
Radar detection
Sensor phenomena and characterization
Sensor systems
System testing
Wires
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Summary:A system that can detect wires and cables suspended in the air and give fair warning of such obstacles on approach is highly desirable for both commercial and military helicopter pilots alike, given the recent increase in wire strike accidents. This paper discusses the recent development of a flight capable active millimeter-wave imaging system as a candidate and potential solution for such a system. The development methodology and flight test results presented validate the functionality of this flight system as a useful development platform for advanced system concept applications even beyond cable detection and imaging.
ISSN:0149-645X
2576-7216
DOI:10.1109/MWSYM.2010.5515781