A Multi-Frequency SDR-Based GBSAR: System Overview and First Results

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Abstract
This work describes a system-level overview of a multi-frequency GBSAR built around a high performance software defined radio (SDR). The main goal of the instrument is to be employed as a demonstrator and experimental platform for multi-frequency GBSAR campaigns. The system is capable of operating in P, L, C and X-bands, and signal generation and digital signal processing are customizable and reconfigurable through software. An overview of the software and hardware and implementations of the system are presented. The operation of the system is demonstrated with two measuring campaigns showing focused amplitude images at different frequencies. It is shown how the usage of SDR for GBSAR systems is a viable design option.
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  • Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (DI-15-08147, MDM-2016-600)
  • Catalan Ministry of Business and Knowledge (2016 DI 012)
  • Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (RTI2018-099008-B-C21)

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