AI BriefingPLFM_RADAR: Assembling a 10.5 GHz Phased Array Radar as Open Source
NawfalMotii79/PLFM_RADAR
About the project
We open-source all hardware and software to enable the direct design and assembly of a pulse linear frequency modulation radar in the 10.5 GHz band. It is offered in two versions: the AERIS-10N with a 3km range and the AERIS-10E with a 20km range, aiming to provide a low-cost platform accessible to researchers, drone developers, and SDR enthusiasts.
The architecture combines an FPGA and an STM32 microcontroller to perform pulse compression, Doppler FFT, MTI, and CFAR processing on-board. Utilizing ADAR1000 phase shifters, it supports ±45° electronic beam steering in azimuth and elevation, while integrating GPS and IMU data to correct target coordinates in real time.
The entire stack, including schematics, PCB layout, firmware, and Python GUI, is open source, addressing the black-box issue of existing commercial radar systems. Hardware is licensed under CERN-OHL-P and software under MIT, ensuring both legal protection and flexibility.
NawfalMotii79/PLFM_RADAR
Open-source, low-cost 10.5 GHz PLFM phased array RADAR system
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