UWB Microwave Imaging Array for Nondestructive Testing Applications

Abstract

This paper presents the design of a switched ultrawideband (UWB) microwave imaging array. The imaging array is designed as an interlaced bi-static transmit and receive array in order to provide optimal coverage of the sample being imaged. The array utilizes wideband Vivaldi antennas as the array elements. The array is designed for optimal spacing between its elements to satisfy the requirements of synthetic aperture imaging. The calibration procedure and utility of this array is presented.

Meeting Name

IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference: Instrumentation and Measurement for Life (2013: May 6-9, Minneapolis, MN)

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Array; Microwave Imaging; Nondestructive Testing; Ultra Wideband; Vivaldi Antenna; Calibration Procedure; Optimal Coverage; Optimal Spacing; Synthetic Aperture Imaging; Instruments; Measurements; Ultra-Wideband (UWB)

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-1-46734-6221

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1091-5281

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2013 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 May 2013

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