Calibration of Target-Tracking MIMO Radar Sensors by Comparison with a Narrow-Beam CW Doppler Reference

This paper introduces a method for calibrating radar sensors in a multi-sensor cinemometer system using a reference cinemometer based on CW Doppler radar. The method involves synchronizing sensors, pairing data with reference measurements, and performing polynomial corrections. Tests conducted on va...

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Main Authors: Seif Ben-Hassine, Jean-Marie Lerat, Jimmy Dubard, Pierre Betis, Dominique Renoux
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8244/5/1/14
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author Seif Ben-Hassine
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Jimmy Dubard
Pierre Betis
Dominique Renoux
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description This paper introduces a method for calibrating radar sensors in a multi-sensor cinemometer system using a reference cinemometer based on CW Doppler radar. The method involves synchronizing sensors, pairing data with reference measurements, and performing polynomial corrections. Tests conducted on various traffic sites demonstrate the accuracy and reliability of the calibration process. Results show low uncertainties compared to regulatory standards. Validation against a calibrated lidar system confirms accuracy. This method ensures precise speed measurements, surpassing regulatory requirements, and demonstrating practical applicability in real-world scenarios.
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spelling doaj-art-b8212c4491c843e495058915831177bc2025-08-20T01:48:57ZengMDPI AGMetrology2673-82442025-03-01511410.3390/metrology5010014Calibration of Target-Tracking MIMO Radar Sensors by Comparison with a Narrow-Beam CW Doppler ReferenceSeif Ben-Hassine0Jean-Marie Lerat1Jimmy Dubard2Pierre Betis3Dominique Renoux4High Frequency Metrology Department, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais LNE, 78197 Trappes, FranceHigh Frequency Metrology Department, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais LNE, 78197 Trappes, FranceHigh Frequency Metrology Department, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais LNE, 78197 Trappes, FranceHigh Frequency Metrology Department, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais LNE, 78197 Trappes, FranceHigh Frequency Metrology Department, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais LNE, 78197 Trappes, FranceThis paper introduces a method for calibrating radar sensors in a multi-sensor cinemometer system using a reference cinemometer based on CW Doppler radar. The method involves synchronizing sensors, pairing data with reference measurements, and performing polynomial corrections. Tests conducted on various traffic sites demonstrate the accuracy and reliability of the calibration process. Results show low uncertainties compared to regulatory standards. Validation against a calibrated lidar system confirms accuracy. This method ensures precise speed measurements, surpassing regulatory requirements, and demonstrating practical applicability in real-world scenarios.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8244/5/1/14cinemometercalibrationuncertaintyspeed measurementsMIMOmetrology
spellingShingle Seif Ben-Hassine
Jean-Marie Lerat
Jimmy Dubard
Pierre Betis
Dominique Renoux
Calibration of Target-Tracking MIMO Radar Sensors by Comparison with a Narrow-Beam CW Doppler Reference
Metrology
cinemometer
calibration
uncertainty
speed measurements
MIMO
metrology
title Calibration of Target-Tracking MIMO Radar Sensors by Comparison with a Narrow-Beam CW Doppler Reference
title_full Calibration of Target-Tracking MIMO Radar Sensors by Comparison with a Narrow-Beam CW Doppler Reference
title_fullStr Calibration of Target-Tracking MIMO Radar Sensors by Comparison with a Narrow-Beam CW Doppler Reference
title_full_unstemmed Calibration of Target-Tracking MIMO Radar Sensors by Comparison with a Narrow-Beam CW Doppler Reference
title_short Calibration of Target-Tracking MIMO Radar Sensors by Comparison with a Narrow-Beam CW Doppler Reference
title_sort calibration of target tracking mimo radar sensors by comparison with a narrow beam cw doppler reference
topic cinemometer
calibration
uncertainty
speed measurements
MIMO
metrology
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8244/5/1/14
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