Date of Award

3-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Advisor

Julie A. Jackson, PhD

Abstract

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Dropped Channel Polarimetric Compressive Sensing (DCPCS) Radar System is a polarimetric radar utilizing four horn antennae with a unique cross-coupling architecture that enables direct control of system parameters to embed signals into adjacent channels. This thesis characterizes the nature of the system, develops system calibration, and illustrates the performance of the DCPCS technique under multiple system configurations. As shown in the results, DCPCS can successfully reconstruct full-polarization data from a subset of polarization measurements. In many cases, the target estimation and signal reconstruction is precise despite less-than-ideal conditioning of the canonical target dictionary under increased coupling. This work progresses DCPCS by developing general system calibration schemes and illustrating the fundamental character of the algorithm; taking substantial steps toward real-world implementation and defining future research.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENG-MS-25-M-030

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Distribution Statement A: Distribution Unlimited. Approved for public release. PA case number: 88ABW-2025-0234

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