Virtual Aperture Radar
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1. A system, comprising:
- a transmitting and receiving unit configured to steer a beam, such that a plurality of virtual aperture radars are created behind a reflector, whereinthe reflector is configured to redirect the beam to a target, and redirect a plurality of reflected beams from the target to the transmission and receiving unit.
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Abstract
A VAR system is disclosed. The VAR system may steer a beam to create an illusion of a moving aperture. As a result, a target may be illuminated at different angles to form an image. For example, the VAR system may include a transmission and receiving unit configured to steer a beam, such that a plurality of virtual aperture radars are created behind a reflector. The reflector may be configured to direct the beam to a target, and redirect a plurality of reflected beams from the target to the transmission and receiving unit.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a transmitting and receiving unit configured to steer a beam, such that a plurality of virtual aperture radars are created behind a reflector, wherein the reflector is configured to redirect the beam to a target, and redirect a plurality of reflected beams from the target to the transmission and receiving unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system, comprising:
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a transmitter configured to transmit a beam to a target; and a reflector configured to produce a plurality of virtual aperture radars behind the reflector to redirect a plurality of beams produced by the target to a transmission and receiving unit. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An apparatus, comprising:
a transmission and receiving unit configured to determine geometrical coordinates to ascertain a direction of transmission of a beam, and to steer the beam, such that a plurality of virtual aperture radars are created behind a reflector. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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