At European Microwave Week, which is taking place in Utrecht from 21-26th September, dSPACE will demonstrate a new radar solution for functional testing of radar solutions.
The DARTS ARROW has been specifically developed for use in end-of-line tests and periodic technical inspections of radar-based driver assistance systems.
The compact radar target simulator from dSPACE is efficient and easy to use and simulates the range, speed, and radar target cross-section of a radar target in dynamic scenarios.
The new solution covers a frequency range from 76 to 81GHz and offers a customisable bandwidth of up to 5GHz. It enables the simulation of distances of up to 500 metres in steps of less than 7cm and at speeds of ±700 km/h. Depending on the application, the front end can be configured as monostatic or bistatic.
This makes the robust and cost-effective system suitable for validating safety-relevant driver assistance systems such as emergency braking, lane departure warning, and distance control assistants. By realistically simulating traffic scenarios under controlled conditions, sensor errors can be detected and the functionality of safety-critical assistance systems can be ensured over the entire lifecycle.
As part of the revision of the EU Roadworthiness Package, the EU Commission recently proposed carrying out regular checks on driver assistance systems in order to achieve greater safety. A large-scale test of driver assistance systems by the Chinese car portal Dongchedi also underlines the need for regular checks. The driving tests produced sobering results – there were numerous crashes.
