This paper presents a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system for automotive applications. The focus is on the use of current series-sensor technology. Typical sensors' parameters are discussed and their effect on SAR image quality is displayed. A complete model for automotive SAR calculation is also presented. Critical properties of SAR in combination with automotive setups are illustrated. Measurements and simulations for a parking-lot scenario created with that model are shown. The system is able to distinguish between cars and parking slots.
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