Implement of UWB Radar for Human Life Detection

Abstract:

Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) technology is making progressing rapidly, and many meaningful applications based on this technology are under studying. For instance, UWB Radar for Human Life Detection is a promising usage, which is considered as an effective machine to rescue the earthquakes’ victims, detection weapon in anti-terrorism wars, and medical device to detect patients’ life information. In this paper, a non-invasive UWB Life-Detection Radar developed in simple structure is described, and the key mechanism of this system is given, the method of processing the radar echo signal is discussed, finally, the results of the life-detection experiments based on this radar are introduced.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 239-240)
• Pages: 348-352
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.239-240.348
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Jian Lou, Yong Wang
• Keywords: Pulse Generator, Pulse Receiver, Through-Wall Detection, UWB, UWB Life-Detection Radar

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