➀ NASA and Aloft Sensing developed HALE InSAR, a lightweight radar system using phased-array antennas for millimeter-level surface deformation detection;

➁ The system operates without GPS, relying on onboard algorithms, and is tested on high-altitude platforms for environmental monitoring;

➂ Future applications include satellite deployment for broader Earth observation and disaster forecasting.

➀ ISRO and NASA will jointly launch the NISAR satellite on July 30, 2025, featuring dual-band radar (L-band from NASA and S-band from ISRO) for Earth observation;

➁ The satellite will monitor tectonic shifts, ice dynamics, vegetation changes, and coastal erosion with high-resolution imaging and a 240-km swath coverage;

➂ Operating in a sun-synchronous orbit 747 km above Earth, the mission will provide free global data for climate research, agriculture, and disaster management during its five-year operational phase.

➀ Calterah introduces its Dubhe UWB SoC series, compliant with IEEE 802.15.4ab and 802.15.4z standards, featuring ToF, PDoA, and TDoA modes;

➁ The SoCs integrate a RISC-V processor, BLE-assisted long-range detection (over 400m), and signal penetration capabilities for NLoS positioning, tested in automotive scenarios;

➂ Target applications include digital keys, in-cabin detection, and radar systems, with production approval expected in Q4 2025 using a 22nm CMOS process.

➀ Lorenz Mohr, an electrical engineering graduate from TU Ilmenau, received the SEW-EURODRIVE Foundation's study prize for his thesis on radar algorithm performance analysis for 6G wireless communication and sensing;

➁ His award-winning research focused on improving radar parameter estimation algorithms, critical for applications like autonomous driving and automated logistics, and included an internship at UC Irvine exploring intelligent reflecting surfaces for 6G;

➂ Mohr now works on integrating communication and radar systems for 6G-ICAS4Mobility, a German federal project aiming to enhance connected mobility efficiency and sustainability.

➀ A photonics-enabled radar system is discussed, with potential advancements in sensing technology for autonomous vehicles.

➁ Intel's 18A process is moved into risk production, aiming to compete with TSMC.

➂ The University of Glasgow develops a compostable pH sensor, a technology demonstrator with potential applications.

➃ Airbus UK is selected by ESA to build the ExoMars landing system, which will deliver a rover to Mars.

➀ Imec has developed a proof-of-concept photonics-enabled CDM FMCW radar system that ensures coherent chirps to remote radar units.

➁ This technology could revolutionize next-generation driver assistance solutions and other high-precision sensing applications.

➂ The system utilizes a phase encoder with code-division multiplexing and optical signal distribution for low-loss transmission.

➀ This article presents various interesting reference designs of radar systems, including the Infineon BGT60LTR11AIP 60GHz radar sensor, which is suitable for battery-powered and embedded applications, offering motion detection, direction sensing, and smart power-saving features.

➁ Another highlighted design is the MR2001_RD reference design from RFbeam Microwave, featuring NXP's MR2001 chipset, which supports accurate signal processing and flexible beam control, ideal for automotive and industrial radar applications.

➂ Additionally, the article discusses the Texas Instruments TIDEP-0092 reference design, focusing on short-range radar solutions for applications such as lane change assist and autonomous parking, with capabilities to detect and track up to 200 objects within 80 meters.

➀ The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Tyvak to build the first CubeSat for the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses).

➁ The mission aims to rendezvous with the asteroid 99942 Apophis and study its surface and internal structure.

➂ Tyvak will develop a hybrid CubeSat, combining technologies from previous missions.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) 发布了一款基于单芯片60GHz汽车雷达传感器AWRL6432的紧凑型低功耗参考设计，适用于车内应用。

➁ 这款高性能雷达系统可以实现儿童存在检测、入侵者检测、占用感应、驾驶员生命体征监测和安全带提醒等功能。

➂ 该设计具有小尺寸和优化的射频性能，为下一代车内传感应用提供高效解决方案。设计包括两个发射天线和三个接收天线，支持多种通信接口。

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) 提供了一个基于AWR1642评估模块的短程雷达（SRR）参考设计，该设计可用于检测和跟踪最多200个距离在80米内的物体。

➁ 这个参考设计能够支持多种模式，包括短程雷达和超短程雷达，范围分别为80米和20米。

➂ 参考设计使用了4个接收器和2个发射器，并且支持两种不同的chirp配置，从而提高了角度分辨率。

➀ This article introduces a 24 GHz radar sensor reference design from Analog Devices (ADI) that simplifies the development of radar systems for various applications.

➁ The Demorad platform provides a ready-to-use software environment and hardware, enabling rapid prototyping and exploration of radar technology.

➂ The reference design supports multiple radar functionalities such as object detection, movement tracking, and speed measurement, making it suitable for automotive, security, and other industries.

➀ The article discusses a radar sensor reference design that uses Infineon's BGT60LTR11AIP 60GHz radar sensor and an XMC1302 microcontroller with an Arm Cortex-M0.

➁ The design supports SPI mode, which allows for flexible adjustment of radar settings such as detection threshold, hold time, and operating frequency.

➂ The reference board can be used for rapid prototyping and system integration in various applications like laptops, tablets, TVs, and speakers.

➀ The MR2001_RD reference design is a powerful tool for developing high-performance 2D radar transceivers, featuring six receive channels and a low phase noise transmitter.

➁ It supports accurate modulation and high-resolution target detection with an update rate of ten measurements per second, thanks to its high-frequency bandwidth.

➂ The design is flexible and adaptable, allowing users to customize the system with their own signal-processing hardware and includes a graphical user interface for visualizing target information.

➀ Professor Christian Waldschmidt of the University of Ulm has become a new member of the German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech).

➁ He is an internationally recognized expert in high-frequency technology and conducts research on antenna and radar systems as well as satellite communication.

➂ Waldschmidt supports acatech with his scientific expertise in fulfilling their social mission: scientific policy advice.