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    Performance Evaluation of Multi-Modal Radar Signal Processing in Dense Co-Existent Environments
    (MDPI, 2026) Norouzian, Fatemeh; Bekar, Muge; Bekar, Ali; Gashinova, Marina; Pirkani, Anum
    The wide-scale deployment of radars, distributed across a platform and across multiple platforms for reliable 360 degrees situational awareness (SA), introduces the challenge of radar interference. Interference can broadly be categorised as self-interference (between radars mounted on the same platform) and mutual interference (signals received from radars on other platforms). Both types of interference impede the reliability of SA delivered by such systems, particularly in dense environments where numerous radars operate simultaneously within the same frequency band. This work presents a comprehensive evaluation of a multi-modal beamforming approach that combines unfocused synthetic aperture radar with the traditional Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output beamformer to enhance radar resolution and suppress interference. Additionally, various aspects of sensor configurations defining hardware and software capabilities of state-of-the-art radars are discussed, and a systematic analysis of signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio at each step of the processing is presented. Extensive simulations and experimental results in both automotive and maritime environments are shown to validate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
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    Burg-Aided 2D MIMO Array Extrapolation for Improved Spatial Resolution
    (MDPI, 2025-10-12) Bekar, Muge; Bekar, Ali; Pirkani, Anum; Baker, Christopher John; Gashinova, Marina
    In this paper, the extrapolation of a 2D multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) array is proposed using the Burg algorithm to achieve higher angular resolution beyond that of the corresponding 2D MIMO virtual array. The main advantage of such an approach is that it allows us to dramatically decrease both the physical size and the number of antenna elements of the MIMO array. The performance and limitations of the Burg algorithm are examined through both simulation and experimentation at 77 GHz. The experimental methodology used to acquire 3D data of range, azimuth and elevation information with the 1D MIMO off-the-shelf radar is described. Using this method, the performance of the proposed array can be tested experimentally, especially at frequencies where it is desired to assess the antenna response prior to fabricating the antenna.
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    Oscillator Phase Noise Impact on Monostatic/Bistatic Space-Borne Sub-THz ISAR
    (IEEE, 2025-05-21) Bekari, Ali; Gashinova, Marina; Bekar, Muge; Martorellai, Marco; Antonioni, Michail; Bekar, Ali; Martorella, Marco; Antoniou, Michail
    This study develops an oscillator phase noise model and analyzes its effects on the performance of spaceborne monostatic and bistatic Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (B-ISAR) systems operating at the sub-THz band. The B-ISAR study is of current importance as it can provide a basis for distributed space-based ISAR to enable persistent co-operative space domain awareness (Co-SDA).
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    Oscillator Phase Noise Impact on Monostatic/Bistatic Space-Borne Sub- THz ISAR
    (IEEE Computer Society, 2025-05-21) Bekar, Ali; Gashinova, Marina S.; Bekar, Muge; Martorella, Marco; Antoniou, Michail
    This study develops an oscillator phase noise model and analyzes its effects on the performance of spaceborne monostatic and bistatic Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (B-ISAR) systems operating at the sub-THz band. The B-ISAR study is of current importance as it can provide a basis for distributed space-based ISAR to enable persistent co-operative space domain awareness (Co-SDA). © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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    High-Resolution Augmented Multimodal Sensing of Distributed Radar Network
    (IEEE-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc, 2025) Pirkani, Anum; Kumar, Dillon; Hoare, Edward; Bekar, Muge; Reeves, Natalie; Cherniakov, Mikhail; Gashinova, Marina
    Advancement toward fully autonomous systems requires enhanced sensing and perception, particularly a 360 degrees vision for safe maneuvering. One approach to achieving this is through a distributed network of radar sensors, operating in homogeneous or heterogeneous configurations, strategically positioned to provide increased coverage and visibility in otherwise blind regions. Such a multiperspective sensing network, complemented with multimodal signal processing, can significantly improve the angular resolution of the radar, delivering high-fidelity scene imagery essential for region classification and path planning. This study presents a methodology for multimodal and multiperspective sensing using heterogeneous radar sensors, utilizing Doppler beam sharpening (DBS) within multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) radars to enhance the resolution and coverage. Traditional frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW)-MIMO radars, currently the most widely used configuration, are prone to Doppler aliasing, limiting the field of view (FoV) in DBS and MIMO-DBS processing. To address this limitation, the effective FoV in multiperspective image is extended to that provided by the radar's physical aperture. The proposed framework is validated using 77-GHz radar chipsets in both automotive and maritime conditions, with sensors mounted in front-looking, corner-looking, and side-looking orientations.