System and method for target detection

A sonar based sensor for localization of a target in air is described. The sensor comprises a wide or ultra-wide band emitter for emitting a wide or ultra-wide band signal, and a set of spatially randomly or irregularly positioned receivers for receiving the wide or ultra-wide band signal after reflection at the target. A corresponding processor and method for localizing also is disclosed.

Patent Publication Number: EP2823332

Year filing: 2018

Year approval: 2018

Year publication: 2018

Status: Assigned

Technology domains: Measurement

Validated for IOF-key: Yes

Attributed to: Associatie Universiteit & Hogescholen Antwerpen