Train SAR principles with SkyRadar’s modular 8 GHz radar and conveyor system for precise image formation and signal analysis.
Understanding the Principle
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) works by aggregating successive echoes from a side-looking radar as it moves along a path. By combining these returns coherently, the system synthesizes a much larger antenna aperture, enabling fine resolution images independent of actual antenna size.
To reproduce this principle in a training environment, SkyRadar uses a conveyor system that simulates the radar’s motion. The controlled movement allows students to experiment with SAR processing in a safe, repeatable, and hands-on way.
SkyRadar’s SAR in Operation
Below you see a video of the SAR in action:
On top of the moving radar box sits a small horn containing the transceiver and its integrated patch antenna. This unit is mounted on an aluminum frame that also carries the radar reflector. The transceiver–antenna module connects to the radar box via USB, making it easy to swap in other modules — for instance, an FMCW radar with a patch antenna.
The aluminum frame, including transceiver and reflector, is mounted on a rail and designed for plug-and-play replacement. This modularity allows instructors to switch between radar principles within minutes, adapting exercises to the learning goals.
Inside the Radar Box
The radar box itself houses:
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An industrial PC that acquires radar raw data,
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A router that distributes the data to each student workstation (locally or via the optional cloud server),
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Auxiliary components needed for control and synchronization.
Together, the radar box, aluminum frame, antenna/transceiver, and reflector constitute the NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar module — a versatile building block for advanced SAR training.
How to Assemble the SAR
The following video walks you through step-by-step assembly after delivery, ensuring fast deployment in your lab or classroom:
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Legal note: SAR technology is classified under the EU dual-use regulation. While it offers numerous civil applications in fields such as automotive and robotics, any export of the SAR training system from Luxembourg requires prior authorization from the Luxembourg Directorate of Defense.
