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Papers by Galal Nadim
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Symposium, 2004., 2004
We report a new and improved circuit model for the DGS slot based LPF which accounts for losses a... more We report a new and improved circuit model for the DGS slot based LPF which accounts for losses and mutual coupling between the slots. We also present a Hi-Lo LPF with DGS slots and investigate the impact of their position on improving the performance of the filter.
Progress In Electromagnetics Research, 2006
Weak signal detection and localization are basic and important problems in radar systems. Radar p... more Weak signal detection and localization are basic and important problems in radar systems. Radar performance can be improved by increasing the receiver output signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Localizing the received signal is an important task in the detection of signal in noise. Distorting the localization of the received signal can leads to incorrect target range measurements. In this paper an algorithm is described for extracting and localizing an RF radar pulse from a noisy background. The algorithm combines two powerful tools: the wavelet packet analysis and higher-order-statistics (HOS). The use of the proposed technique makes detection and localization of RF radar pulses possible in very low signal-to-noise ratio conditions, which leads to a reduction of the required microwave power or alternatively extending the detection range of radar systems.
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, 2004
ABSTRACT
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Weak signal detection and localization are basic and important problems in radar systems. Radar p... more Weak signal detection and localization are basic and important problems in radar systems. Radar performance can be improved by increasing the receiver output signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Localizing the received signal is an important task in the detection of signal in noise. In this paper an algorithm is described for extracting and localizing an RF radar pulse from a severe noisy background. The algorithm combines two powerful tools: the wavelet packet analysis and higher-order-statistics (HOS). The use of the proposed technique makes detection and localization of RF radar pulses possible in very low signal-to-noise ratio conditions, even without a prior knowledge of the pulse parameters (e.g., its frequency and duration), which leads to a reduction of the required microwave power or alternatively extending the detection range of radar systems. Two higherorder-statistics measures were used; in particular skewness and kurtosis. Detection and localization of the RF radar pulse with a signal-to-noise ratio of down to −24 dB can be achieved, leading to a pronounced improvement in the performance of the radar. Comparison between the used two HOS measures shows a slightly better performance when using skewness than when using kurtosis. In addition, using skewness requires lower processing time, which is another advantage.
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This paper presents a π-structure for RF MEMS switch based on numerical experimentation using 3D ... more This paper presents a π-structure for RF MEMS switch based on numerical experimentation using 3D EM simulator. It has very low insertion and return losses in the ON-state and very high isolation in the OFF-state, over a wide bandwidth. It exhibits a minimum isolation of 50 dB, in the frequency range from dc to 50 GHz, and of 30 dB in the frequency range from 50 to 60 GHz. The insertion loss ranges from 0.2 to 2 dB and a minimum of 25 dB return loss up to 50 GHz. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the highest isolation reported so far for RF switches over such a wide frequency band. The switch is actuated by a DC voltage of 30 to 50 volt. Both shunt capacitive and series resistive switch fabrication processes on the wafer are compatible.
… , Control and Signal Processing, 2008. ISCCSP …, Jan 1, 2008
Abstract In this paper, an algorithm is proposed to reduce clutter signal due to the reflection ... more Abstract In this paper, an algorithm is proposed to reduce clutter signal due to the reflection from the ground surface in ground penetrating radar (GPR) measurements. The proposed technique has been applied to a GPR, which has been used to detect subsurface anti-personnel ...
… Conference, 2005 European, Jan 1, 2005
In this paper, bandpass filter development with the assistance of the Richards-Kuroda Transformat... more In this paper, bandpass filter development with the assistance of the Richards-Kuroda Transformation method, on the basis of the known Chebyschev-Lowpass Filter, is presented [1]. A new compact microstrip bandpass filter using a quarter-wavelength /4-Transmission Line resonator is proposed[2].The suggested filter consists of four coupled microstrip lines, two are shorted to the ground by an inductive microstrip line, and the other two are coupled together by means of a J-Immitance inverter [3]-[5].
Antennas and Propagation …, Jan 1, 2004
The design of an RF MEMS Single-Pole--Three-Throw (SP3T) switch is introduced. It consists of thr... more The design of an RF MEMS Single-Pole--Three-Throw (SP3T) switch is introduced. It consists of three series-configured, resistive-contact, switches based on fixed-fixed beam architecture in a coplanar environment. The SP3T switch yields an insertion loss of about 0.45 dB and a minimum of 22 dB return loss in the frequency range from dc to 25 GHz. A minimum of 20 dB isolation between the ports has been achieved in the same frequency range. This SP3T switch is actuated by a DC voltage of 30 to 50 dc volt.
Proceedings of SPIE, Jan 1, 2005
This paper deals with the detection problem of non-metallic anti-personnel (AP) land mines by usi... more This paper deals with the detection problem of non-metallic anti-personnel (AP) land mines by using ground penetrating radar (GPR). The clutter signal due to the reflection from the ground surface is often a performance limiting factor in GPR. An algorithm has been developed ...
Proc. 3rd international workshop …, Jan 1, 2005
An algorithm is described for the detection of non-metallic anti-personnel (AP) land mines by usi... more An algorithm is described for the detection of non-metallic anti-personnel (AP) land mines by using ground penetrating radar (GPR). The algorithm combines two powerful tools: the wavelet packet analysis and higher-order-statistics (HOS). The use of both techniques makes detection of shallowly anti-personnel land mines objects possible which obscured by the return from air-soil interface.
… and Propagation Society …, Jan 1, 2005
Abstract - In this paper, a new equivalent circuit and modeling method for a uniform arrowhead-de... more Abstract - In this paper, a new equivalent circuit and modeling method for a uniform arrowhead-defected-ground-structure slotare proposed for the design of a DGS-cascade lowpass or bandstop filter. The effect of the geometry of a defected ground structure (DGS) on the ...
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Symposium, 2004., 2004
We report a new and improved circuit model for the DGS slot based LPF which accounts for losses a... more We report a new and improved circuit model for the DGS slot based LPF which accounts for losses and mutual coupling between the slots. We also present a Hi-Lo LPF with DGS slots and investigate the impact of their position on improving the performance of the filter.
Progress In Electromagnetics Research, 2006
Weak signal detection and localization are basic and important problems in radar systems. Radar p... more Weak signal detection and localization are basic and important problems in radar systems. Radar performance can be improved by increasing the receiver output signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Localizing the received signal is an important task in the detection of signal in noise. Distorting the localization of the received signal can leads to incorrect target range measurements. In this paper an algorithm is described for extracting and localizing an RF radar pulse from a noisy background. The algorithm combines two powerful tools: the wavelet packet analysis and higher-order-statistics (HOS). The use of the proposed technique makes detection and localization of RF radar pulses possible in very low signal-to-noise ratio conditions, which leads to a reduction of the required microwave power or alternatively extending the detection range of radar systems.
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, 2004
ABSTRACT
fayoum.edu.eg
Weak signal detection and localization are basic and important problems in radar systems. Radar p... more Weak signal detection and localization are basic and important problems in radar systems. Radar performance can be improved by increasing the receiver output signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Localizing the received signal is an important task in the detection of signal in noise. In this paper an algorithm is described for extracting and localizing an RF radar pulse from a severe noisy background. The algorithm combines two powerful tools: the wavelet packet analysis and higher-order-statistics (HOS). The use of the proposed technique makes detection and localization of RF radar pulses possible in very low signal-to-noise ratio conditions, even without a prior knowledge of the pulse parameters (e.g., its frequency and duration), which leads to a reduction of the required microwave power or alternatively extending the detection range of radar systems. Two higherorder-statistics measures were used; in particular skewness and kurtosis. Detection and localization of the RF radar pulse with a signal-to-noise ratio of down to −24 dB can be achieved, leading to a pronounced improvement in the performance of the radar. Comparison between the used two HOS measures shows a slightly better performance when using skewness than when using kurtosis. In addition, using skewness requires lower processing time, which is another advantage.
fayoum.edu.eg
This paper presents a π-structure for RF MEMS switch based on numerical experimentation using 3D ... more This paper presents a π-structure for RF MEMS switch based on numerical experimentation using 3D EM simulator. It has very low insertion and return losses in the ON-state and very high isolation in the OFF-state, over a wide bandwidth. It exhibits a minimum isolation of 50 dB, in the frequency range from dc to 50 GHz, and of 30 dB in the frequency range from 50 to 60 GHz. The insertion loss ranges from 0.2 to 2 dB and a minimum of 25 dB return loss up to 50 GHz. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the highest isolation reported so far for RF switches over such a wide frequency band. The switch is actuated by a DC voltage of 30 to 50 volt. Both shunt capacitive and series resistive switch fabrication processes on the wafer are compatible.
… , Control and Signal Processing, 2008. ISCCSP …, Jan 1, 2008
Abstract In this paper, an algorithm is proposed to reduce clutter signal due to the reflection ... more Abstract In this paper, an algorithm is proposed to reduce clutter signal due to the reflection from the ground surface in ground penetrating radar (GPR) measurements. The proposed technique has been applied to a GPR, which has been used to detect subsurface anti-personnel ...
… Conference, 2005 European, Jan 1, 2005
In this paper, bandpass filter development with the assistance of the Richards-Kuroda Transformat... more In this paper, bandpass filter development with the assistance of the Richards-Kuroda Transformation method, on the basis of the known Chebyschev-Lowpass Filter, is presented [1]. A new compact microstrip bandpass filter using a quarter-wavelength /4-Transmission Line resonator is proposed[2].The suggested filter consists of four coupled microstrip lines, two are shorted to the ground by an inductive microstrip line, and the other two are coupled together by means of a J-Immitance inverter [3]-[5].
Antennas and Propagation …, Jan 1, 2004
The design of an RF MEMS Single-Pole--Three-Throw (SP3T) switch is introduced. It consists of thr... more The design of an RF MEMS Single-Pole--Three-Throw (SP3T) switch is introduced. It consists of three series-configured, resistive-contact, switches based on fixed-fixed beam architecture in a coplanar environment. The SP3T switch yields an insertion loss of about 0.45 dB and a minimum of 22 dB return loss in the frequency range from dc to 25 GHz. A minimum of 20 dB isolation between the ports has been achieved in the same frequency range. This SP3T switch is actuated by a DC voltage of 30 to 50 dc volt.
Proceedings of SPIE, Jan 1, 2005
This paper deals with the detection problem of non-metallic anti-personnel (AP) land mines by usi... more This paper deals with the detection problem of non-metallic anti-personnel (AP) land mines by using ground penetrating radar (GPR). The clutter signal due to the reflection from the ground surface is often a performance limiting factor in GPR. An algorithm has been developed ...
Proc. 3rd international workshop …, Jan 1, 2005
An algorithm is described for the detection of non-metallic anti-personnel (AP) land mines by usi... more An algorithm is described for the detection of non-metallic anti-personnel (AP) land mines by using ground penetrating radar (GPR). The algorithm combines two powerful tools: the wavelet packet analysis and higher-order-statistics (HOS). The use of both techniques makes detection of shallowly anti-personnel land mines objects possible which obscured by the return from air-soil interface.
… and Propagation Society …, Jan 1, 2005
Abstract - In this paper, a new equivalent circuit and modeling method for a uniform arrowhead-de... more Abstract - In this paper, a new equivalent circuit and modeling method for a uniform arrowhead-defected-ground-structure slotare proposed for the design of a DGS-cascade lowpass or bandstop filter. The effect of the geometry of a defected ground structure (DGS) on the ...