Compact and light-weight digital beam-forming passive millimetre imagers

Neil A. Salmon; John Beale; Steve Hayward; Peter Hall; Rod Macpherson; Richard Metcalfe; Andy Harvey

doi:10.1117/12.801236

Compact and light-weight digital beam-forming passive millimetre imagers

Neil A. Salmon, John Beale, Steve Hayward, Peter Hall, Rod Macpherson, Richard Metcalfe, Andy Harvey

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

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Abstract

This paper overviews the development of digital beam-forming passive millimetre wave (PMMW) imagers at the frequencies of 22.51 GHz, 91.65 GHz, and 183.31 GHz. These systems are demonstrators for imager architectures that can evolve into security screening products, all weather flying aids, satellite based imagers for planetary observation and test beds for future radio astronomy hardware. These are all areas where the common goal is to develop an imaging capability which is highly sensitive, has good angular resolution and has a minimal volume, typically a factor of 100 smaller than equivalent quasi-optical systems, and minimal weight. This paper describes the science behind electronic beam-forming for passive imaging, the objectives of the project, its risks, and the future of the technology. © 2008 SPIE.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology
Volume	7117
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.801236
Publication status	Published - 2008
Event	Image and Signal Processing for Remote Sensing XIV - Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom Duration: 15 Sept 2008 → 18 Sept 2008

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Conference	Image and Signal Processing for Remote Sensing XIV
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Cardiff, Wales
Period	15/09/08 → 18/09/08

Keywords

ALMA
Array
Earth observation
Electronic
Imaging
Millimetre wave
Passive
Security
SKA
Terahertz

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Compact and light-weight digital beam-forming passive millimetre imagers

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