1. Exploration of Multidimensional Radio Frequency Imaging to Derive Remote Intelligence of Building Interiors
- Author
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Alan Blake, Matthew Nottingham, Claire Stevenson, Anthony Lawson Qinetiq, David Blacknell, Darren Muff, and Andrew M. Horne
- Subjects
Synthetic aperture radar ,Class (computer programming) ,Service (systems architecture) ,Exploit ,Computer science ,Aperture ,Software deployment ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,Systems engineering ,02 engineering and technology ,Radio frequency ,021101 geological & geomatics engineering ,Passive radar - Abstract
The Remote Intelligence of Building Interiors poses a number of serious challenges to a radio frequency imaging system. The complex nature of the building environment alongside the requirement to attain a sufficient amount of energy on the target necessitates massive measurement diversity to provide useful intelligence. QinetiQ is currently undertaking a research and demonstration project under UK MoD's Chief Scientific Advisor funding that aims to develop and exploit active and passive RF imaging of building interiors as a widely applicable intelligence tool. The objectives of the project are to derive an understanding of RF interactions with the building environment and objects and activities of intelligence interest; develop active and passive imaging techniques exploiting that understanding; evaluate potential intelligence concepts and capabilities; and mature system technology and processing techniques, facilitating rapid development and transition into service. These objectives are being addressed through the development of an experimental sensing and processing system comprising a miniature, coherent, active/passive sensor based on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies; the use of 20kg class unmanned multi-rotor aircraft as a low-cost sensor platform; the deployment of multiple sensor platforms in a distributed, coherent aperture; and the use of advanced synthetic aperture processing techniques to derive high resolution, multidimensional image products. This paper will provide a general review of these activities and the principles behind them.
- Published
- 2018