A Concept for Platform Velocity Estimation Using a Multiphase Center Radar
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
An important part of a navigation system for a moving platform is the estimation of the rate of travel. This document presents a method for estimating the platform velocity in 3-dimensions using multiple antenna subarrays which could be used to augment navigation in a GPS-degraded environment. An advantage of this technique is that it does not require any knowledge of a positions of any landmarks. Results from radar data collected by the Sandia National Laboratories demonstration radar system are presented to illustrate the promise of this technique.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
- OSTI ID:
- 1592858
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2019-15245; 681980
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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