Implementation of algorithms for radar real-time signals processing using a microprocessor based platform

Abstract

Research in the field of radar technology had had the disadvantage of high costs, implying a difficult access. Nowadays it is possible to obtain low-cost modules for development as the sensor used in this project. Additionally, radar technology trends indicate a growing preference for digital technology and real-time processing. Digital technology nowadays has extended the use of free platforms both hardware and software. These platforms besides having low cost, has a large community of users working and actively developing solutions. In this project these trends are used to develop a system for detecting the presence and radial velocity. Using a Doppler sensor and an open hardware platform using a real-time operating system to guarantee determinism in response times. The radar module used is the MDU1100T from the manufacturer Microwave Solutions. The hardware platform for digital processing used is the Raspberry Pi computer and for guarantee software real-time support, Xenomai over Raspbian is used.