Radioaltimeters with frequency modulation of the probing signal
https://doi.org/10.29235/1561-8358-2024-69-4-318-328
Abstract
Mathematical models of radiated, reflected and differential radio signals used in radio altimeters in the time and frequency domains based on the analytical Gabor method in quadrature form are presented. Symmetric and asymmetric types of linear frequency-modulated radio signals and limitations used in their analytical application, as well as signals using a sinusoidal type of modulating voltage, are considered. The time, frequency, correlation and zero counting methods of construction are given. Each of the methods corresponds to the same principle of construction. Detailed structures of radio altimeters are given, their advantages and disadvantages are considered, and recommendations for their use are given.
About the Authors
A. V. GusinskyBelarus
Aleksandr V. Gusinsky – Dr. Sci. (Engineering), Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Information Measuring Systems
6, P. Brovka Str., 220013, Minsk
I. I. Zabenkov
Belarus
Igor I. Zabenkov – Dr. Sci. (Engineering), Professor
6, P. Brovka Str., 220013, Minsk
M. S. Svirid
Belarus
Maxim S. Svirid – Deputy Director of the Scientific and Innovation Center 1.9
6, P. Brovka Str., 220013, Minsk
D. A. Kondrashov
Belarus
Denis A. Kondrashov – Director of the Scientific and Innovation Center 1.9
6, P. Brovka Str., 220013, Minsk
S. S. Solonovich
Belarus
Sergey S. Solonovich – Master of Science, Researcher of the Scientific and Innovation Center 1.9
6, P. Brovka Str., 220013, Minsk
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