A model for the micro-doppler effect of the quadrupedal body motion

Authors

Noe Pena, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

5-2013

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Mathematics

First Advisor

Dr. Zhijun Qiao

Second Advisor

Dr. Andras Balogh

Third Advisor

Dr. Virgil Pierce

Abstract

In radar returns from quadrupedal body motion the micro-Doppler effect is present. This effect can be used to identify and distinguish this motion from others. In this work the model for the micro-Doppler effect due to quadrupedal motion is developed from Maxwell’s equations. The common gait for all quadrupedal mammal motion is described and analyzed. The radar crossection of quadrupedal motion backscattering is discussed. Quadrupedal motion is simulated and the radar returns are analyzed. The micro-Doppler signatures are decomposed and kinematic parameters are extracted

Comments

Copyright 2013 Noe Pena. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American