FMCW Radar Link Budget – Ideal Point Target
Radar link budget analysis is a critical process for determining the power levels throughout the radar system’s signal chain, from transmission, through propagation, to reception. The goal is to ensure that the radar can detect and track targets at the desired range. The analysis involves understanding how transmitted power is affected by various factors, such as antenna gains, propagation losses, and target characteristics, ultimately determining if the received signal is strong enough for detection.