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Fourier Domain Synthesis Imaging Using A Wirelessly Coordinated Distributed Antenna Array
Sherwin K. Shiran, Jason M. Merlo, Shivanshu Ojha +3
In this work we present an experimental demonstration of one-dimensional Fourier-domain imaging using a fully-digital wirelessly coordinated coherent distributed antenna array (CDA…
Secure Wireless Communication Using Coherent Distributed Transmission and Spatial Signal Decomposition
Anton Schlegel, Jason M/ Merlo, Samuel Wagner +2
We present a new approach to secure wireless communications using coherent distributed transmission of signals that are spatially decomposed between a two-element distributed anten…
Three-Dimensional Millimeter-Wave Imaging Using Active Incoherent Fourier Processing and Pulse Compression
Jorge R. Colon-Berrios, Jason M. Merlo, Jeffrey A. Nanzer
We present a novel three-dimensional (3D) imaging approach that combines two-dimensional spatial Fourier-domain imaging techniques with traditional radar pulse compression to recov…
Collaborative Beamforming for Communication Applications Using a Two-Element Fully-Wireless Open-Loop Coherent Distributed Array
Jason M. Merlo, Jeffrey A. Nanzer
In this work we demonstrate a proof of concept of a fully-wireless two-node open-loop coherent distributed communication system and evaluate its performance by transmitting QPSK ,…
Real-Time High-Accuracy Digital Wireless Time, Frequency, and Phase Calibration For Coherent Distributed Antenna Arrays
Jason M. Merlo, Samuel Wagner, John Lancaster +1
This work presents a fully-digital high-accuracy real-time calibration procedure for frequency and time alignment of open-loop wirelessly coordinated coherent distributed antenna a…
Distributed Beamforming Using Decentralized Time Synchronization in a Six-Element Array
Naim Shandi, Jason M. Merlo, Jeffrey A. Nanzer
We demonstrate a distributed beamforming and beamsteering from a six-node distributed phased array using fully wireless coordination with decentralized time synchronization. In wir…
Wireless Picosecond Time Synchronization for Distributed Antenna Arrays with Dynamic Connectivity
Naim Shandi, Jason M. Merlo, Jeffrey A. Nanzer
Phase, time, and frequency coordination are crucial for the coherent operation of distributed antenna arrays. This paper demonstrates a high accuracy decentralized time synchroniza…
Decentralized Picosecond Synchronization for Distributed Wireless Systems
Naim Shandi, Jason M. Merlo, Jeffrey A. Nanzer
We demonstrate a wireless, decentralized time-alignment method for distributed antenna arrays and distributed wireless networks that achieves picosecond-level synchronization. Dist…
Design of a Single-Element Dynamic Antenna for Secure Wireless Applications
Amer Abu Arisheh, Jason M. Merlo, Jeffrey A. Nanzer
We introduce a new technique for secure wireless applications using a single dynamic antenna. The dynamic antenna supports a constantly changing current distribution that generates…
Wireless Picosecond Time Synchronization for Distributed Antenna Arrays
Jason M. Merlo, Serge R. Mghabghab, Jeffrey A. Nanzer
Distributed antenna arrays have been proposed for many applications ranging from space-based observatories to automated vehicles. Achieving good performance in distributed antenna…
Distortion Mitigation in Millimeter-Wave Interferometric Radar Angular Velocity Estimation Using Signal Response Decomposition
Eric Klinefelter, Jason M. Merlo, Jeffrey A. Nanzer
A new method of distortion mitigation for multitarget interferometric angular velocity estimation in millimeter-wave radar is presented. In general, when multiple targets are prese…
A C-Band Fully Polarimetric Automotive Synthetic Aperture Radar
Jason Merlo, Jeffrey A. Nanzer
Due to the rapid increase in 76 GHz automotive spectrum use in recent years, wireless interference is becoming a legitimate area of concern. However, the recent rise in interest of…
Three Dimensional Velocity Measurement Using a Dual Axis Millimeter-Wave Interferometric Radar
Jason Merlo, Eric Klinefelter, Jeffrey A. Nanzer
In this work, a method for directly measuring target velocity in three dimensions using a dual axis correlation interferometric radar is presented. Recent advances have shown that…