A tunable impulse ultra-wide-band sensor for civil infrastructure sensing applications

J. W. Han; C. Nguyen

doi:10.1117/12.848708

8 April 2010 A tunable impulse ultra-wide-band sensor for civil infrastructure sensing applications

J. W. Han, C. Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 7649, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2010; 76491E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.848708
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2010, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

We present an impulse ultra-wideband (UWB) sensor and demonstrate its sensing capability through various tests. The sensor, consisting of transmitter, receiver and antennas integrated together in a single package, is capable of transmitting impulse signals varying from 450 to 1170 ps and detecting signals up to 5.5 GHz. It has a range resolution of about 1 inch. The system can vary the transmitting pulse duration, thus effectively simulating multiple UWB systems working together consecutively.

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J. W. Han and C. Nguyen "A tunable impulse ultra-wide-band sensor for civil infrastructure sensing applications", Proc. SPIE 7649, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2010, 76491E (8 April 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.848708

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