18583359. RADAR DEVICE AND INTERFERENCE COUNTERMEASURE DETECTION METHOD FOR RADAR DEVICE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)

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RADAR DEVICE AND INTERFERENCE COUNTERMEASURE DETECTION METHOD FOR RADAR DEVICE

Organization Name

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Inventor(s)

Yusuke Kitsukawa of Tokyo (JP)

Takahiro Horiguchi of Tokyo (JP)

Noriyuki Fukui of Tokyo (JP)

Masashi Mitsumoto of Tokyo (JP)

RADAR DEVICE AND INTERFERENCE COUNTERMEASURE DETECTION METHOD FOR RADAR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18583359 titled 'RADAR DEVICE AND INTERFERENCE COUNTERMEASURE DETECTION METHOD FOR RADAR DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The radar device in this patent application processes signals to determine distance and speed of an observation target, while also detecting and countering interference.

  • Beat signal generating unit receives and processes signals from observation targets.
  • AD converting unit converts analog beat signals into digital data.
  • Distance spectrum calculating unit determines distance information spectra.
  • Interference countermeasure determining unit decides if interference countermeasures are needed.
  • Distance and speed information outputting unit provides distance and speed data of the observation target.

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in various radar systems for accurate distance and speed measurements, such as in military, aviation, and automotive industries.

Problems Solved

The technology addresses the challenges of accurately measuring distance and speed of observation targets in the presence of interference.

Benefits

The radar device provides precise distance and speed information of observation targets, while also detecting and countering interference for reliable data.

Commercial Applications

  • Military radar systems for target tracking and threat detection.
  • Aviation radar for air traffic control and collision avoidance.
  • Automotive radar for adaptive cruise control and collision warning systems.

Prior Art

Readers can explore prior patents related to radar signal processing, interference detection, and distance measurement technologies.

Frequently Updated Research

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Questions about Radar Technology

How does radar technology improve target tracking accuracy?

Radar technology uses advanced signal processing to filter out noise and interference, allowing for precise target tracking.

What are the key features of radar devices in military applications?

Military radar devices are designed for long-range detection, high accuracy, and robust interference countermeasures.


Original Abstract Submitted

A radar device includes a beat signal generating unit to receive a reception signal that repeats a corresponding chirp signal of a reflected transmission signal off an observation target, and generate a beat signal between a chirp signals of the transmission signal and the reception signal, an AD converting unit to convert the beat signal into digital data, a distance spectrum calculating unit to calculate a plurality of distance information spectra corresponding to each of beat data, an interference countermeasure determining unit to determine necessity of an interference countermeasure using the obtained state value, and output an interference countermeasure signal when the interference countermeasure is necessary, and a distance and speed information outputting unit to output a distance to the observation target and a relative speed with respect to the observation target from the plurality of distance information spectra the interference countermeasure is unnecessary.