Twin inverted pulse radar
Appearance
Twin Inverted Pulse Radar (TWIPR or TWIPS)[1] is a type of radar where a negative and a positive pulse are sent out in quick succession.[2] The twin pulses will cancel each other when hitting objects like trees, foliage, and metals. But a semiconductor device will invert the negative pulse into a positive which will add to the other positive pulse and result in a strong return pulse. This is how dolphins locate fish through a cloud of bubbles.[2][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Dolphins inspire new radar system". UCL News. Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering - University College London. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ a b Mintz, Zoe (23 October 2013). "Dolphins' Hunting Technique Inspires New Radar Device". International Business Times. IBT Media Inc. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
External links
[edit]- Leighton, T. G.; Chua, G. H.; White, P. R.; Tong, K. F.; Griffiths, H. D.; Daniels, D. J. (8 December 2013). "Radar clutter suppression and target discrimination using twin inverted pulses". Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences. 471 (2176): 20130512. Bibcode:2013RSPSA.46930512L. doi:10.1098/rspa.2013.0512.