Experimental path loss models for UWB multistatic radar systems

The use of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio technology in a multistatic radar system has recently gained interest to implement Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) capable of detecting and tracking targets in indoor environments. Due to the increasing attention towards multistatic UWB systems, it is important to perform the radio channel characterization. In this thesis we focus on the characterization of the path loss exponent (α). To perform the present work, the followed methodology was to collect experimental data from the UWB devices using a suitable target, this information was processed with a clutter removal algorithm using the Empty Room (ER) approach, then the contribution of the target was isolated to produce a graph of energy as a function of the product between the target-to-transmitter and the target-to-receiver distances in a bistatic configuration. Finally, using this plot it was properly obtained the value of the path loss exponent. As as additional experimental result, the main statistical parameters associated to the residual clutter were calculated, which are expected to allow having a better understanding and characterization of the radar system performance in the experimental environments.