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Naruto Yonemoto - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Two Dimensional Radar Imaging Algorithm of Bistatic Millimeter Wave Radar for FOD Detection on Runways
    2018 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics (MWP), 2018
    Co-Authors: Naruto Yonemoto, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Shunichi Futatsumori, Naoki Kanada
    Abstract:

    We are investigating the millimeter wave Radar system to cover the vast space with high range resolution. These challenges are owing to the combination of 90GHz millimeter wave and Radio over Fiber (RoF) technologies. In this paper, we introduce millimeter wave Radar technology networked using RoF. In addition, we introduce 2-D Radar image generation from three 1-D distance measurement results. And we show the measurement results conducted in the laboratory.

  • Range resolution evaluation of optically-connected 96 GHz wideband frequency-modulated continuous wave Millimeter-Wave Radar at airport runway
    2016 IEEE International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics MWP 2016, 2016
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Norihiko Miyazaki, Nobuhiro Sakamoto, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    © 2016 IEEE. Optically-connected distributed-Type Millimeter-Wave Radar system is one of the key solutions to develop a wide coverage, a high detection performance and a high-resolution Radar with a low cost. We have been developed optically-connected 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system to detect small foreign object debris on the airport runways. The Radar transmission signal is delivered to the antenna by the radio-overfiber. In this paper, the range resolution performance of the developed optically-connected 96 GHz wideband frequency-modulated continuous wave Millimeter-Wave Radar system is experimentally investigated on airport environments. The Radar utilize 8 GHz bandwidth in the W-band to achieve the cm-class range resolution. From the measurement results on the runway, the reflection from the 4 cm separated two Radar reflectors are successfully separated.

  • Detection characteristic evaluations of optically-connected wideband 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar for airport surface foreign object debris detection
    2016 41st International Conference on Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz waves (IRMMW-THz), 2016
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    We have been developing a Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) connected wideband 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system to detect small debris on the airport surface such as on runways. As the debris on the runway may cause damage to aircraft, they are required to be removed immediately. This paper discusses the detection characteristic evaluations of the developed 8 GHz frequency-modulated signal bandwidth 96 GHz Radar system at an actual airport. The Millimeter-Wave Radar transmission signals are transmitted by the RoF signal. In addition, the -20 dBsm metallic cylinder, which is located on the runway, is measured to investigate the detection characteristics. Then, the effects of the phase noise characteristics of the frequency-modulated continuous wave signal are investigated based on the measurement results.

  • Design and construction methodology of 96 GHz FMCW Millimeter-Wave Radar based on radio-over-fiber and optical frequency doubler
    2015 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics (MWP), 2015
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    To detect small debris on the airport surface, the optically-connected distributed-type 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is based on radio-over-fiber (RoF) technology and an optical fiber network, has been proposed and developed. Such foreign object debris (FOD) is required to be removed immediately. The distributed-type Radar system enables the improvement of both the FOD detection and cost performance. In this paper, design and construction methodology of the 96 GHz frequency-modulated continuous wave Radar system based on the RoF and optical frequency doubler is discussed. The architecture of the Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is designed to enable a long distance RoF transmission, is demonstrated. In addition, the effectiveness of the high-speed signal processing circuit inside the central unit is evaluated at an actual airport.

  • Experimental feasibility study of 96 GHz FMCW Millimeter-Wave Radar based upon radio-over-fiber technology-fundamental Radar reflector detection test on the Sendai airport surface-
    Microwave Photonics (MWP) and the 2014 9th Asia-Pacific Microwave Photonics Conference (APMP) 2014 International Topical Meeting on, 2014
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    Based on radio-over-fiber (RoF) technology, we have proposed a novel architecture foreign object debris (FOD) detection system. The FODs on the airport surface may cause damage to aircraft and must be immediately removed. The optically-connected Millimeter-Wave Radar with separated front-ends enables both low-cost and high-detection performance. In this paper, the feasibility and effectiveness of the 96 GHz optically-connected Millimeter-Wave Radar is experimentally confirmed through the target detection test on the airport surface. The distributed Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is connected by the RoF converter, is fabricated. In addition, the Radar reflectors, which are located on the apron of the Sendai airport, are successfully detected by the Radar system.

Shunichi Futatsumori - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Performance Degradation Investigations of Helicopter Forward-Looking 76 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar Due to Radome
    2019 IEEE Conference on Antenna Measurements & Applications (CAMA), 2019
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Norihiko Miyazaki
    Abstract:

    Obstacles such as high-voltage power lines and surrounding objects cannot be easily recognized by helicopter pilots under certain conditions. Systems to support pilots for obstacle detection have been recently developed, and they include the Millimeter-Wave Radar as the primary sensor device. In this study, the performance degradation of a helicopter forward-looking 76 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar of a due to its radome is experimentally investigated. Issues due to the reflection from the radome surface are analyzed. Ground test results indicated that the conventional radome structure increases the noise floor by more than 20 dB. Such degradation can be improved using the proposed radome structure.

  • Two Dimensional Radar Imaging Algorithm of Bistatic Millimeter Wave Radar for FOD Detection on Runways
    2018 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics (MWP), 2018
    Co-Authors: Naruto Yonemoto, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Shunichi Futatsumori, Naoki Kanada
    Abstract:

    We are investigating the millimeter wave Radar system to cover the vast space with high range resolution. These challenges are owing to the combination of 90GHz millimeter wave and Radio over Fiber (RoF) technologies. In this paper, we introduce millimeter wave Radar technology networked using RoF. In addition, we introduce 2-D Radar image generation from three 1-D distance measurement results. And we show the measurement results conducted in the laboratory.

  • Concept of Helicopter All-Around Obstacle Detection Using Millimeter-Wave Radar Systems Experiments with a beam-switching Radar system and a multicopter
    2018 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Antennas and Propagation (APCAP), 2018
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Norihiko Miyazaki
    Abstract:

    Herein, Millimeter-Wave Radar systems for helicopter all-around obstacle detection are proposed. These systems detect and avoid obstacles to ensure flight safety. First, the configuration of a 24 GHz quasi-Millimeter-Wave Radar module is presented. Second, the development of an all-around obstacle detection system with such Radar modules is described. Then, the experiments using the all-around obstacle detection system and the multicopter are conducted to examine the fundamental performance of the developed system.

  • Range resolution evaluation of optically-connected 96 GHz wideband frequency-modulated continuous wave Millimeter-Wave Radar at airport runway
    2016 IEEE International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics MWP 2016, 2016
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Norihiko Miyazaki, Nobuhiro Sakamoto, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    © 2016 IEEE. Optically-connected distributed-Type Millimeter-Wave Radar system is one of the key solutions to develop a wide coverage, a high detection performance and a high-resolution Radar with a low cost. We have been developed optically-connected 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system to detect small foreign object debris on the airport runways. The Radar transmission signal is delivered to the antenna by the radio-overfiber. In this paper, the range resolution performance of the developed optically-connected 96 GHz wideband frequency-modulated continuous wave Millimeter-Wave Radar system is experimentally investigated on airport environments. The Radar utilize 8 GHz bandwidth in the W-band to achieve the cm-class range resolution. From the measurement results on the runway, the reflection from the 4 cm separated two Radar reflectors are successfully separated.

  • Detection characteristic evaluations of optically-connected wideband 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar for airport surface foreign object debris detection
    2016 41st International Conference on Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz waves (IRMMW-THz), 2016
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    We have been developing a Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) connected wideband 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system to detect small debris on the airport surface such as on runways. As the debris on the runway may cause damage to aircraft, they are required to be removed immediately. This paper discusses the detection characteristic evaluations of the developed 8 GHz frequency-modulated signal bandwidth 96 GHz Radar system at an actual airport. The Millimeter-Wave Radar transmission signals are transmitted by the RoF signal. In addition, the -20 dBsm metallic cylinder, which is located on the runway, is measured to investigate the detection characteristics. Then, the effects of the phase noise characteristics of the frequency-modulated continuous wave signal are investigated based on the measurement results.

Akiko Kohmura - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Two Dimensional Radar Imaging Algorithm of Bistatic Millimeter Wave Radar for FOD Detection on Runways
    2018 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics (MWP), 2018
    Co-Authors: Naruto Yonemoto, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Shunichi Futatsumori, Naoki Kanada
    Abstract:

    We are investigating the millimeter wave Radar system to cover the vast space with high range resolution. These challenges are owing to the combination of 90GHz millimeter wave and Radio over Fiber (RoF) technologies. In this paper, we introduce millimeter wave Radar technology networked using RoF. In addition, we introduce 2-D Radar image generation from three 1-D distance measurement results. And we show the measurement results conducted in the laboratory.

  • Range resolution evaluation of optically-connected 96 GHz wideband frequency-modulated continuous wave Millimeter-Wave Radar at airport runway
    2016 IEEE International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics MWP 2016, 2016
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Norihiko Miyazaki, Nobuhiro Sakamoto, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    © 2016 IEEE. Optically-connected distributed-Type Millimeter-Wave Radar system is one of the key solutions to develop a wide coverage, a high detection performance and a high-resolution Radar with a low cost. We have been developed optically-connected 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system to detect small foreign object debris on the airport runways. The Radar transmission signal is delivered to the antenna by the radio-overfiber. In this paper, the range resolution performance of the developed optically-connected 96 GHz wideband frequency-modulated continuous wave Millimeter-Wave Radar system is experimentally investigated on airport environments. The Radar utilize 8 GHz bandwidth in the W-band to achieve the cm-class range resolution. From the measurement results on the runway, the reflection from the 4 cm separated two Radar reflectors are successfully separated.

  • Detection characteristic evaluations of optically-connected wideband 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar for airport surface foreign object debris detection
    2016 41st International Conference on Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz waves (IRMMW-THz), 2016
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    We have been developing a Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) connected wideband 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system to detect small debris on the airport surface such as on runways. As the debris on the runway may cause damage to aircraft, they are required to be removed immediately. This paper discusses the detection characteristic evaluations of the developed 8 GHz frequency-modulated signal bandwidth 96 GHz Radar system at an actual airport. The Millimeter-Wave Radar transmission signals are transmitted by the RoF signal. In addition, the -20 dBsm metallic cylinder, which is located on the runway, is measured to investigate the detection characteristics. Then, the effects of the phase noise characteristics of the frequency-modulated continuous wave signal are investigated based on the measurement results.

  • Design and construction methodology of 96 GHz FMCW Millimeter-Wave Radar based on radio-over-fiber and optical frequency doubler
    2015 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics (MWP), 2015
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    To detect small debris on the airport surface, the optically-connected distributed-type 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is based on radio-over-fiber (RoF) technology and an optical fiber network, has been proposed and developed. Such foreign object debris (FOD) is required to be removed immediately. The distributed-type Radar system enables the improvement of both the FOD detection and cost performance. In this paper, design and construction methodology of the 96 GHz frequency-modulated continuous wave Radar system based on the RoF and optical frequency doubler is discussed. The architecture of the Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is designed to enable a long distance RoF transmission, is demonstrated. In addition, the effectiveness of the high-speed signal processing circuit inside the central unit is evaluated at an actual airport.

  • Experimental feasibility study of 96 GHz FMCW Millimeter-Wave Radar based upon radio-over-fiber technology-fundamental Radar reflector detection test on the Sendai airport surface-
    Microwave Photonics (MWP) and the 2014 9th Asia-Pacific Microwave Photonics Conference (APMP) 2014 International Topical Meeting on, 2014
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    Based on radio-over-fiber (RoF) technology, we have proposed a novel architecture foreign object debris (FOD) detection system. The FODs on the airport surface may cause damage to aircraft and must be immediately removed. The optically-connected Millimeter-Wave Radar with separated front-ends enables both low-cost and high-detection performance. In this paper, the feasibility and effectiveness of the 96 GHz optically-connected Millimeter-Wave Radar is experimentally confirmed through the target detection test on the airport surface. The distributed Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is connected by the RoF converter, is fabricated. In addition, the Radar reflectors, which are located on the apron of the Sendai airport, are successfully detected by the Radar system.

Kunio Okada - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Range resolution evaluation of optically-connected 96 GHz wideband frequency-modulated continuous wave Millimeter-Wave Radar at airport runway
    2016 IEEE International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics MWP 2016, 2016
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Norihiko Miyazaki, Nobuhiro Sakamoto, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    © 2016 IEEE. Optically-connected distributed-Type Millimeter-Wave Radar system is one of the key solutions to develop a wide coverage, a high detection performance and a high-resolution Radar with a low cost. We have been developed optically-connected 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system to detect small foreign object debris on the airport runways. The Radar transmission signal is delivered to the antenna by the radio-overfiber. In this paper, the range resolution performance of the developed optically-connected 96 GHz wideband frequency-modulated continuous wave Millimeter-Wave Radar system is experimentally investigated on airport environments. The Radar utilize 8 GHz bandwidth in the W-band to achieve the cm-class range resolution. From the measurement results on the runway, the reflection from the 4 cm separated two Radar reflectors are successfully separated.

  • Detection characteristic evaluations of optically-connected wideband 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar for airport surface foreign object debris detection
    2016 41st International Conference on Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz waves (IRMMW-THz), 2016
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    We have been developing a Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) connected wideband 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system to detect small debris on the airport surface such as on runways. As the debris on the runway may cause damage to aircraft, they are required to be removed immediately. This paper discusses the detection characteristic evaluations of the developed 8 GHz frequency-modulated signal bandwidth 96 GHz Radar system at an actual airport. The Millimeter-Wave Radar transmission signals are transmitted by the RoF signal. In addition, the -20 dBsm metallic cylinder, which is located on the runway, is measured to investigate the detection characteristics. Then, the effects of the phase noise characteristics of the frequency-modulated continuous wave signal are investigated based on the measurement results.

  • Design and construction methodology of 96 GHz FMCW Millimeter-Wave Radar based on radio-over-fiber and optical frequency doubler
    2015 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics (MWP), 2015
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    To detect small debris on the airport surface, the optically-connected distributed-type 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is based on radio-over-fiber (RoF) technology and an optical fiber network, has been proposed and developed. Such foreign object debris (FOD) is required to be removed immediately. The distributed-type Radar system enables the improvement of both the FOD detection and cost performance. In this paper, design and construction methodology of the 96 GHz frequency-modulated continuous wave Radar system based on the RoF and optical frequency doubler is discussed. The architecture of the Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is designed to enable a long distance RoF transmission, is demonstrated. In addition, the effectiveness of the high-speed signal processing circuit inside the central unit is evaluated at an actual airport.

  • Experimental feasibility study of 96 GHz FMCW Millimeter-Wave Radar based upon radio-over-fiber technology-fundamental Radar reflector detection test on the Sendai airport surface-
    Microwave Photonics (MWP) and the 2014 9th Asia-Pacific Microwave Photonics Conference (APMP) 2014 International Topical Meeting on, 2014
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    Based on radio-over-fiber (RoF) technology, we have proposed a novel architecture foreign object debris (FOD) detection system. The FODs on the airport surface may cause damage to aircraft and must be immediately removed. The optically-connected Millimeter-Wave Radar with separated front-ends enables both low-cost and high-detection performance. In this paper, the feasibility and effectiveness of the 96 GHz optically-connected Millimeter-Wave Radar is experimentally confirmed through the target detection test on the airport surface. The distributed Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is connected by the RoF converter, is fabricated. In addition, the Radar reflectors, which are located on the apron of the Sendai airport, are successfully detected by the Radar system.

  • Experiments on high-speed FMCW signal generation for optically-connected airport surface foreign object debris detection 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar systems
    2014 IEEE International Workshop on Electromagnetics (iWEM), 2014
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    Even though they are small in volume and light in weight, the foreign object debris (FOD) on the runways must be removed to ensure the safety and security of flights. To sense and detect those FODs, we have been proposing the novel Millimeter-Wave Radar architecture to improve both the detection and cost performance of the Radar system. The Radar system is based on the radio-over-fiber technology and the optical fiber network. In this paper, a high-speed frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) chirp signal generation for the optically-connected 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system is demonstrated. The 10 kHz triangular FMCW chirp signal is generated and evaluated.

Kazuyuki Morioka - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Two Dimensional Radar Imaging Algorithm of Bistatic Millimeter Wave Radar for FOD Detection on Runways
    2018 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics (MWP), 2018
    Co-Authors: Naruto Yonemoto, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Shunichi Futatsumori, Naoki Kanada
    Abstract:

    We are investigating the millimeter wave Radar system to cover the vast space with high range resolution. These challenges are owing to the combination of 90GHz millimeter wave and Radio over Fiber (RoF) technologies. In this paper, we introduce millimeter wave Radar technology networked using RoF. In addition, we introduce 2-D Radar image generation from three 1-D distance measurement results. And we show the measurement results conducted in the laboratory.

  • Range resolution evaluation of optically-connected 96 GHz wideband frequency-modulated continuous wave Millimeter-Wave Radar at airport runway
    2016 IEEE International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics MWP 2016, 2016
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Norihiko Miyazaki, Nobuhiro Sakamoto, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    © 2016 IEEE. Optically-connected distributed-Type Millimeter-Wave Radar system is one of the key solutions to develop a wide coverage, a high detection performance and a high-resolution Radar with a low cost. We have been developed optically-connected 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system to detect small foreign object debris on the airport runways. The Radar transmission signal is delivered to the antenna by the radio-overfiber. In this paper, the range resolution performance of the developed optically-connected 96 GHz wideband frequency-modulated continuous wave Millimeter-Wave Radar system is experimentally investigated on airport environments. The Radar utilize 8 GHz bandwidth in the W-band to achieve the cm-class range resolution. From the measurement results on the runway, the reflection from the 4 cm separated two Radar reflectors are successfully separated.

  • Detection characteristic evaluations of optically-connected wideband 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar for airport surface foreign object debris detection
    2016 41st International Conference on Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz waves (IRMMW-THz), 2016
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    We have been developing a Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) connected wideband 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system to detect small debris on the airport surface such as on runways. As the debris on the runway may cause damage to aircraft, they are required to be removed immediately. This paper discusses the detection characteristic evaluations of the developed 8 GHz frequency-modulated signal bandwidth 96 GHz Radar system at an actual airport. The Millimeter-Wave Radar transmission signals are transmitted by the RoF signal. In addition, the -20 dBsm metallic cylinder, which is located on the runway, is measured to investigate the detection characteristics. Then, the effects of the phase noise characteristics of the frequency-modulated continuous wave signal are investigated based on the measurement results.

  • Design and construction methodology of 96 GHz FMCW Millimeter-Wave Radar based on radio-over-fiber and optical frequency doubler
    2015 International Topical Meeting on Microwave Photonics (MWP), 2015
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    To detect small debris on the airport surface, the optically-connected distributed-type 96 GHz Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is based on radio-over-fiber (RoF) technology and an optical fiber network, has been proposed and developed. Such foreign object debris (FOD) is required to be removed immediately. The distributed-type Radar system enables the improvement of both the FOD detection and cost performance. In this paper, design and construction methodology of the 96 GHz frequency-modulated continuous wave Radar system based on the RoF and optical frequency doubler is discussed. The architecture of the Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is designed to enable a long distance RoF transmission, is demonstrated. In addition, the effectiveness of the high-speed signal processing circuit inside the central unit is evaluated at an actual airport.

  • Experimental feasibility study of 96 GHz FMCW Millimeter-Wave Radar based upon radio-over-fiber technology-fundamental Radar reflector detection test on the Sendai airport surface-
    Microwave Photonics (MWP) and the 2014 9th Asia-Pacific Microwave Photonics Conference (APMP) 2014 International Topical Meeting on, 2014
    Co-Authors: Shunichi Futatsumori, Kunio Okada, Kazuyuki Morioka, Akiko Kohmura, Naruto Yonemoto
    Abstract:

    Based on radio-over-fiber (RoF) technology, we have proposed a novel architecture foreign object debris (FOD) detection system. The FODs on the airport surface may cause damage to aircraft and must be immediately removed. The optically-connected Millimeter-Wave Radar with separated front-ends enables both low-cost and high-detection performance. In this paper, the feasibility and effectiveness of the 96 GHz optically-connected Millimeter-Wave Radar is experimentally confirmed through the target detection test on the airport surface. The distributed Millimeter-Wave Radar system, which is connected by the RoF converter, is fabricated. In addition, the Radar reflectors, which are located on the apron of the Sendai airport, are successfully detected by the Radar system.