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I was given a set of I/Q data points by my professor and asked to find the range of the target. How would one approach such a problem?
djhodge05 said:I was given a set of I/Q data points by my professor and asked to find the range of the target. How would one approach such a problem?
Radar Range from I/Q samples refers to the process of using the in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) components of a radar signal to determine the range or distance of a target. This is achieved by measuring the time delay between the transmitted and received signals and converting it into a distance measurement.
Radar Range from I/Q samples works by transmitting a radio wave towards a target, and then receiving the reflected signal. The in-phase and quadrature components of the received signal are then compared to the transmitted signal, and the difference in phase is used to determine the time delay. This time delay is then converted into a range or distance measurement.
The advantage of using I/Q samples for radar range measurements is that it allows for more precise and accurate measurements compared to traditional methods. This is because it eliminates errors caused by variations in signal amplitude and frequency, resulting in a more reliable and consistent range measurement.
One limitation of using I/Q samples for radar range measurements is that it requires a complex signal processing algorithm to extract the in-phase and quadrature components from the received signal. This can be computationally intensive and may require specialized hardware.
Yes, radar range can also be measured using other methods such as pulse width or time-of-flight measurements. However, these methods may not be as accurate or reliable as using I/Q samples, especially in noisy or complex environments.