Radar System Simulation with Linear Frequency Modulated Signal Generation

To simulate a radar system, the following steps are required:

1. Design radar system parameters and architecture: Define key parameters such as carrier frequency, bandwidth, pulse repetition frequency (PRF), and antenna specifications using configuration structures or parameter objects.

2. Develop simulation models: Create radar signal generation and propagation models using MATLAB's Phased Array System Toolbox, implementing waveform generators and channel models with appropriate propagation loss calculations.

3. Generate and process linear frequency modulated (LFM) signals: Implement LFM waveform generation using the phased.LinearFMWaveform function, which requires setting parameters like sweep bandwidth, pulse duration, and PRF. The processing typically involves matched filtering using the phased.MatchedFilter object for pulse compression.

4. Run simulation experiments: Execute the simulation using radar scenario builders, observing system performance metrics such as range resolution, Doppler processing results, and target detection capabilities through visualization functions and performance analyzers.

5. Analyze simulation results: Evaluate radar system performance using data analysis tools, optimizing design parameters through iterative simulation runs and performance trade-off studies to enhance detection range and resolution characteristics.

Through these steps, comprehensive simulation and testing of radar systems can be achieved, providing deeper understanding of operational principles and performance characteristics through practical code implementation and algorithmic validation.