IMST’s 13.0 GHz FMCW Radar sR13-22VHce and the Developer-Kit DK-sR13-22VHce are designed for high accuracy distance measurements. It enables 6 GHz adjustable bandwidth from 10.0 to 16.0 GHz. Transmit (Tx1, Tx2) and receive (Rx1, Rx2) ports are designed as SMA coaxial connectors for external antennas. This enables the use of horizontal (H) and vertical (V) polarized (horn-) antennas for the characterization of material properties. The radar has been designed for cryosphere observations in Ku-band. A typical application is the measurement of snow and ice layer thicknesses and their polarization properties. Characteristic properties of surfaces, materials, substances or tissues can be determined with the help of polarization features.
The Developer Kit DK- sR13-22VHce comes with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) called SenToolTM (for WindowsTM). This software makes it easy to configure the sensor and to measure, visualize and analyze radar data in several different graphical plots.
The user has access to comprehensive radar data applying an extensive library of interface commands.
Example of sR13-22VHce with two conical dual- polarized horn-antennas.
| MAIN FEATURES | |
| Radar Method, Modulation | FMCW, Doppler |
| Operating Frequency Band | 13 GHz, 10 to 16 GHz |
| Tx/Rx Channels | Tx1, Tx2, Rx1, Rx2 |
| Data Interfaces | (e) Ethernet |
| Antenna Connectors | (c) coaxial, female SMA Connectors |
| Polarization | V-/H-Polarization possible with external Antennas |
| RF Output Power, Tuning Range | 9 to 13 dBm, 25 dB (Temp. stabilized) |
| Operation Voltage | +18 V DC (from 18 to 36 V) |
| Operation Power | 6 W Typ., 10 W max. |
| Housing Dimensions (L x W x H) | 160 x 120 x 75 mm w/o connectors and cables |
| Weight | 640 gr |
Product Data Sheet DK-sR13-22VHce
