Listed below are some technical information of the FMCW Radio Altimeter developed for aircrafts. Digitally generated frequency rampsPLL [Phase Locked Loop] assisted frequency synthesis and frequency stabilizationHighly linear low-noise amplifiersMicrostrip…
Technical data for the developed FMCW Radar Altimeter for arbitrary flying objects are presented below. Technical Details: Compact designDigitally generated frequency rampsHigh linearity low noise amplifierAutomatic gain controlInterface: UART-TTLPower supply:…
A FMCW radio altimeter is an electronic device that uses radar technology, i.e. electromagnetic waves in the high-frequency range to measure a distance. It is primarily used to determine height…
For those interested, here is a technical overview of the structure and function of a FMCW Radio Altimeter. Frequency working range of a FMCW Radio Altimeter A radio altimeter operates…
To measure height above ground, there are different approaches: Optical Optical systems are based on the reflection of light and a subsequent transit time measurement until the reflected pulse is…
Power Spectral Density of radar model Power Spectral Density digital-to-analog converter filter before modulation PCB Design of 24GHz version measure range: 0.5 m - 150 m 3D field of radar…
This only applies to Germany! On request from the Federal Network Agency, only approved devices may be installed on approved aircraft as radio altimeters in the frequency range normally assigned…