Millimeter-wave MIMO imaging radar with an ultra-high angular resolution of 0.6 degree

Guo, Qing; Yang, Lijie; Xu, Tongkai; Tang, Heng; Deng, Qingwen; Xu, Zhiwei

doi:10.1109/gsmm53250.2021.9511897

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“…In addition, if the radar reflectivity of the measurement target is low, 3D measurement is difficult. Recent research on improving the azimuth resolution of millimeter-wave radar has shown that the azimuth resolution has improved to 0.6 degrees, and higher resolution is being pursued, but it is still far behind RGB images [22]. Methods utilizing measurement techniques can detect skin fall-off by instantly capturing the depth displacement of the tunnel face compared to image processing techniques using RGB images.…”

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Detection of Rockfalls on Tunnel Faces Using Extracted Moving Objects, Excavation Point Estimation, and Generation of Trajectory Images

Kobayashi¹,

Sato²,

Takahashi³

et al. 2022

TOCIEJ

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Background: Tunnels are constructed at various locations for infrastructural purposes. During tunnel construction, industrial accidents have occurred due to rockfalls at tunnel faces. In addition, it has been confirmed that large rockfalls are precursors to tunnel collapses. Visual monitoring is currently used to detect such rockfalls. However, there are limitations to visual monitoring, and monitoring equipment is needed. Objective: In existing research, the inter-frame difference method of image processing and laser measurement methods have been proposed. However, there are difficulties in monitoring the entirety of the tunnel face using these methods. Thus, we propose methods that can overcome these difficulties and accurately detect rockfalls and identify where they occur. Methods: In this study, we propose a method for detecting rockfalls by combining the extraction of moving objects on a tunnel face and the estimation of excavation points. To identify the location of the rockfalls, rockfall trajectory images were generated. Results: Through experiments conducted during excavation, it was confirmed that the proposed method could correctly identify and detect only rockfalls in real time and identify the locations where they occurred. Conclusion: In this study, only rockfalls of 52 mm x 71 mm in size are detected in real time. It can enable workers to evacuate and prevent industrial accidents. In addition, by identifying the location of rockfalls, it is possible to know the danger level of the tunnel face.

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