VErsatile RAdar – RFSoC based radar demonstrator for multiple applications

Abstract

The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) VeRa (Versatile Radar) is a radar demonstrator for multiple applications based on the 1st generation Xilinx RF System on Chip (RFSoC). This paper describes the hardware and software solution, and show results from wideband polarimetric measurements of sea-vessel, land target, and also Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) measurements. Finally, planned future developments to make use of the RFSoC flexibility and versatility to improve the sensor are discussed.