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System and method for dynamic calibration of radar

US12235386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2022
Grant dateFeb 25, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2013/0245
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and associated method for calibrating a radar system is described, wherein the radar system includes a phased array antenna including a first antenna array and a second antenna array, a transmitter array, and a receiver array, communication leads, a calibration circuit, and a controller. The calibration circuit includes a power divider and directional couplers. A pilot signal is injected, via the power divider and the directional couplers, to the receivers during a quiet period. Phase offsets and gain imbalances for the receivers are determined in relation to a reference channel based upon the pilot signal, and phase calibrations and gain calibrations for the receivers are determined based upon the phase offsets and the gain imbalances, and a radar-related parameter is based upon the phase calibrations and the gain calibrations for the receivers.

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