Perspective on Underground and Obscured Target Detection and Imaging

摘要

This paper focuses on the work forming the background of today's state of theground probing radar art, and will attempt to draw conclusions about the prospects of this technology. Some of the results achieved to date by many of the laboratories and organizations engaged in this work are covered, including some work that is up to 20 years old, as well as work accomplished in recent weeks. The spectrum of results is quite varied, ranging from the disappointing to the encouraging. Identification of some of the factors leading to or limiting success in this area and definition of some likely prospects for further application are attempted. Finally, some of the research efforts that will be required to fully evaluate the feasibility of these hoped-for applications are described.