1. General Information
Established in 2008 and approved by the Ministry of Education, the Engineering Research Center for Novel Microwave Detection Technology relies on the A+ discipline of "Signal and Information Processing" at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC). It integrates talent and equipment resources from the university's Department of Electronic Engineering in the field of microwave detection technology under centralized management and is one of the core construction goals of UESTC's "Project 985" key development platform.
Facing the nation's major strategic needs, the center adopts a policy that gives equal weight to both institutional and technological innovation. It has established a scientific and technological development entity, with UESTC as its main body, that operates according to a modern innovation system, and it has formed a high-level team for innovation and industrialization.
2. Research Directions
Research Direction 1: Millimeter-wave Imaging Technology
This area focuses on the development of engineering products for miniaturized millimeter-wave synthetic aperture radar (SAR) designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other aerial platforms, with applications in environmental monitoring, resource surveying, and urban planning.
Research Direction 2: Dielectric Penetrating and Imaging Technology
This research is oriented towards the civilian market, focusing on the development and commercialization of technology for seeing through various materials. Products include multi-functional systems for life sign detection in emergency rescue, detection and tracking of moving targets, and two- and three-dimensional scene imaging.
Research Direction 3: Passive Imaging Technology
This direction concentrates on the development of passive millimeter-wave imaging systems. It aims to meet the application demands for new airport security screening and public safety checks by developing specialized passive millimeter-wave radiometer products.
Research Direction 4: Forward-Looking Imaging Technology
This research centers on radar systems for forward-looking ground imaging. It involves technical advancements in overall system design, transceiver systems, data acquisition, and high-precision imaging processing. The goal is to develop prototypes and engineering products for civilian applications through airborne flight tests.
Research Direction 5: Detection Technology for Low-Signature Targets
This area focuses on developing engineering products with real-time data processing and display capabilities. The research is aimed at civilian applications that require the detection of small or difficult-to-detect targets, such as ensuring air traffic safety and monitoring critical infrastructure.
3. Research Achievements
The center continuously promotes the transfer and commercialization of its engineering and technological achievements, with significant results including a series of through-wall detection radar products, anti-drone systems, drone security radar, radar target and interference simulators, and Beidou navigation anti-jamming systems.
