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Radar system and method

US7777672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2008
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/024
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a radar system which comprises: (a) at least two transmitting units for simultaneously, and in synchronization transmitting electromagnetic radiation in distinct frequencies f1, f2, f3 . . . towards a space of interest; and (b) at least one receiving unit tuned to a frequency of nf1+mf2+qf3 . . . , wherein n, m, q . . . being integers not equal to zero, for receiving a non-linear response of said radiation from objects located within the said space of interest, and wherein the system is characterized in that said transmitted pulses are narrow pulses having duration in the range of between about 1 nanoseconds and about 100 nanoseconds.

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