Abstract
Transmit-receive isolation in a compact X-band FMCW radar antenna system is critical for system performance. A set of candidate isolation structures are explored. In the process, performance of a commercial FDTD EM simulation software package is evaluated for antenna array modelling. Noise parameters of receiver electronics on a prototype radar processing front-end are tested. Improvements to the BYU Microwave Lab RF anechoic chamber are also reported, with a focus on measurement repeatability and antenna pattern angular resolution.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering
Rights
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Averill, Bruce E., "Isolation Structure Simulation and Measurement to Reduce Transmit-Receive Coupling in Compact X-band FMCW Radar" (2025). Theses and Dissertations. 10808.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/10808
Date Submitted
2025-04-23
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd13677
Keywords
FMCW radar, decoupling, electromagnetic field simulation, radio-frequency anechoic chamber
Language
english