There has been an age-old debate between radio-frequency (i.e. radar) versus optical (camera, lidar) sensing. The excitement on this debate has significantly increased in recent years because of the autonomous application space as well as physical security. There is an ever-greater demand for better sensor data to support higher identification and discrimination/classification with acceptable confidence levels. The main advantages of RF sensors over optical are: the “all-weather” capability, the lack of a privacy issue, and large FOV. They can also provide velocity and distance.
For more information check out the project poster:
NGC Radar Project