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Doppler radar test system

US9689969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2014
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/4095
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system is provided that includes a Doppler radar unit that transmits a first electromagnetic wave having a first frequency, which a test system converts to a first electrical signal having the first frequency. The test system generates a second electrical signal having a second frequency, and mixes the first and second electrical signals to produce a third electrical signal having a third, sum or difference frequency. The third frequency represents a Doppler-shifted frequency caused by reflection of the first electromagnetic wave by a target at a distance from the Doppler radar unit. The test system converts the third electrical signal to a second electromagnetic wave having the third frequency, and transmits the second electromagnetic wave back to the Doppler radar unit for calculation of a speed representing that of the target as a function of the first and third frequencies, from which the Doppler radar unit may be calculated/certified.

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