Validate Radar Systems
Validation engineers need to test radar in realistic scenarios to evaluate system-level performance. Target generators are often used to simulate targets for test; however, the increasing complexity of modern radar and their operating environments make it challenging to achieve adequate test coverage through simulation. Additionally, the application-specific nature of radar systems means test requirements can vary widely from system to system. Common radar target generation requirements include:
Simulating multiple targets with individual position, velocity, and attitude
Applying per-target delay, attenuation, Doppler shift, and RCS modeling
Implementing models for atmospheric propagation, terrain clutter, and multipath
System-Level Radar Test Solution
Phase-coherent multichannel RF acquisition and generation with subnanosecond synchronization using PXI Vector Signal Transceivers and NI-TClk.
Closed-loop, low-latency scenario simulation with real-time signal processing using FlexRIO FPGA modules, which are user-programmable with LabVIEW FPGA or Xilinx's Vivado Design Suite.
Modular I/O platform provides flexibility to interface with radar at multiple test points: high-speed digital, direct-inject IF, and/or over-the-air RF.
Results recorded to the cloud or local RAID as full I/Q spectral data, parameterized results, or measurement metrics.
Solution Advantages
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Scale system resources as required to meet the specific channel count, I/O types, and signal processing needs of the application.
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Leverage a proven software and hardware infrastructure to minimize development time and costs to build test systems.
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Create customized, user-owned IP for target generation, scenario management, signal propagation, and jamming/interference.
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Upgrade software and hardware to add new features as needed to quickly meet evolving test system requirements.
Build Your Solution with the NI Ecosystem
NI offers a variety of solution integration options customized to your application-specific requirements. You can use your own internal integration teams for full system control or leverage the expertise of NI and our worldwide NI Partner Network to obtain a turnkey solution.
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