Open Source PLFM Radar. Up to 20Km Range
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- AERIS-10 is an open-source, low-cost 10.5 GHz phased array radar with electronic beam steering and Pulse LFM modulation.
- Available in two versions: AERIS-10N (3km range) and AERIS-10X (20km range).
- Targeted at researchers, drone developers, and SDR enthusiasts, addressing the high cost and lack of accessibility in current radar systems.
- Current radar options are flawed: military surplus is outdated, commercial systems are expensive and closed-source, and building from scratch is complex and costly.
- Technical specifications include a 32x16 element X-band phased array, electronic beam steering, and a Python GUI for interface.
- System hardware includes power management, frequency synthesizer, main board with FPGA and microcontroller, and antenna arrays.
- Operational flow involves system boot, GUI connection, mechanical alignment, and a nested scanning loop for 3D radar imaging.
- Current status: Alpha prototype with beam formation, electronic steering, and basic target detection up to 1km.
- Future plans include enhancing processing via Python GUI, using multiple synchronized radar boards, and launching a crowdfunding campaign.
- Seeking beta testers, RF engineers, FPGA developers, and software developers for collaboration.