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Traffic surveillance radar using ranging for accurate target identification

US6798374B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2002
Grant dateSep 28, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S13/87
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a Doppler shifted radar apparatus for correct target identification with respect to surveillance of moving vehicles. More particularly, an improved radar detection system using two or more continuously transmitted frequencies is used. The multiple frequencies are directed toward target vehicles whereby the phase difference of the two or more reflected Doppler signals is calculated and subsequently used to accurately determine a target range, thereby displaying the closest vehicle and closest vehicle speed. Vehicle speed is determined with use of the standard Doppler frequency shift. The next closest and/or next faster vehicle speed can also be easily determined.

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