A FM-CW radar proximity sensor for use in mechatronic products

Authors
Jackson, MR Parkin, RM Tao, B
Citation
Mr. Jackson et al., A FM-CW radar proximity sensor for use in mechatronic products, MECHATRONIC, 11(2), 2001, pp. 119-130
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
AI Robotics and Automatic Control
Journal title
MECHATRONICS
ISSN journal
09574158 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
119 - 130
Database
ISI
SICI code
0957-4158(200103)11:2<119:AFRPSF>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The need for a low cost medium range proximity sensor for use in mechatroni c products is identified and discussed with particular reference to automot ive applications. One candidate solution to this need, a 27 GHz frequency m odulated continuous wave radar system, is presented for use as a range find er. The method of releasing the range information from the returned signal is described together with the results from off-line data analysis. A real- time system for implementation in a typical product is outlined. (C) 2000 E lsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.