Short-range surveillance radar systems

Small, light-weight, coherent radar systems have been successfully exploited in the military domain for many years. Recent advances in both technology and signal processing techniques are enabling the production of more versatile systems aimed at a wider range of applications spanning both the military and civil markets. In this paper the fundamental design concepts underpinning this class of radar are briefly introduced to place in context current and emerging technical developments. The relationships between these developments, an increasing range of future potential applications and the areas of most significant technical challenge are discussed.