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Impulse radar studfinder

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OSTI ID:119057

An impulse radar studfinder propagates electromagnetic pulses and detects reflected pulses from a fixed range. Unmodulated pulses, about 200 ps wide, are emitted. A large number of reflected pulses are sampled and averaged. Background reflections are subtracted. Reflections from wall studs or other hidden objects are detected and displayed using light emitting diodes. 9 figs.

Research Organization:
University of California
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Univ. of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,457,394/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-058,398
OSTI ID:
119057
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English