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Through-Wall Imaging With UWB Radar System - KEMT FEI TUKE

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Chapter 1<br />

Introduction<br />

1.1 Motivation<br />

A man was interested in knowing of unknown from the very beginning of the human<br />

history. Our human eyes help us to investigate our environment by reflection of<br />

light. However, wavelengths of visible light allows transparent view through only<br />

a very small kinds of materials. On the other hand, Ultra WideBand (<strong>UWB</strong>)<br />

electromagnetic waves with frequencies of few Gigahertz are able to penetrate<br />

through almost all types of materials around us. <strong>With</strong> some sophisticated methods<br />

and a piece of luck we are able to investigate what is behind opaque walls. Rescue<br />

and security of the people is one of the most promising fields for such applications.<br />

Rescue: Imagine how useful can be information about interior of the barricaded<br />

Fig. 1.1.1: Policeman is scanning the room with terrorists and hostage.<br />

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