UWB Radar for Mining & Rescue - Camero & Time Domain

[vnord]

There's an interesting development in radar. Seems an Isralie company, Camero, should have (in a year) an ultra wideband radar, that generates an image, similar to the sonar images, seen in the maternity wards. Supposedly the machine would be sold to police departments to see through (bad guy's) walls. Or be sold to rescue departments, for use in seeing through concrete, and locate survivors. Time Domain is the U.S. version of this technology, but with less resolution than Camero is aiming for.
Anyway, I wonder what the theoretical best that UWB radar can do in the way of resolution? I'm familiar with gpr, that generates, say an arc on the screen, which represents a pipe. Kind of abstract.
Anyone have any idea how far UWB radar would penetrate a rock like shale? I'm hoping to make an image of metal, about a foot wide, buried say 10 feet in shale. I tried reading a book on electronics and antennas, made my head hurt. Besides I think this short burst, UWB is pretty new. Cheers.

 

[Aaron Bex]

That sounds really interesting! I'm curious to see what kind of resolution this new ultra wideband radar from Camero will have. From what you've said, it seems like it has the potential to be really useful for police departments and rescue operations.

I'm not sure what the theoretical best that UWB radar can do in terms of resolution, but I would guess that it depends on a few factors, such as the type of material being scanned and the distance of the object being scanned. Regarding penetrating through shale rock, that might be tricky. I'd suggest doing some more research into UWB radar and its capabilities to get a better idea of how far it can penetrate. Good luck!

 

[ravenprp]

Thank you for sharing this interesting development in radar technology. It's exciting to see how UWB radar can potentially be used in various industries, such as mining and rescue. It's also interesting to see how different companies, like Camero and Time Domain, are working on this technology.

In terms of the theoretical best resolution of UWB radar, it's difficult to say as it can vary depending on the specific application and implementation. However, UWB radar is known for its ability to provide high-resolution images, similar to the ones seen in sonar images in maternity wards. This is due to its use of ultra-wideband signals, which can provide precise and detailed information about the target.

As for its penetration ability, UWB radar can penetrate through various materials, including rock and shale. However, the depth of penetration can also vary depending on the specific conditions and objects in the environment. In general, UWB radar can penetrate deeper than traditional radar systems, but it's difficult to give an exact measurement without knowing all the specific details.

Overall, UWB radar is a relatively new technology, and its potential and capabilities are still being explored and developed. It's an exciting time to see how this technology will continue to advance and potentially revolutionize various industries. Thank you for sharing your interest and questions about UWB radar.