Radar System and Corresponding Method

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The invention is a radar system designed to sense the surroundings of a moving object, such as a vehicle, crane, or other transport equipment. The system is mounted on the moving object and features at least two radar modules, each potentially with its own antenna, that are distributed across the object and can be configured differently from one another. This setup improves environmental detection capabilities.

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• Automated driving systems in vehicles for obstacle detection and navigation
• Collision avoidance in industrial cranes and transport machinery
• Assistance systems in autonomous robots or unmanned vehicles
• Surroundings monitoring for marine or aerial transportation platforms
• Safety systems for construction equipment operating in dynamic environments

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• Enhanced coverage and detection of the object's surroundings due to distributed radar modules
• Increased reliability and accuracy by using non-coherent, independently configured radar modules
• Scalable and adaptable design for various types of moving machinery and vehicles
• Improved safety and operational efficiency through better environmental awareness
• Flexibility to optimize detection based on specific application needs

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Radar-System zur Erfassung eines Umfeldes eines sich bewegenden Objektes, insbesondere eines Fahrzeuges und/oder einer Transportvorrichtung, wie insbesondere eines Kranes, wobei das System auf dem sich bewegenden Objekt montiert oder montierbar ist, wobei das Radar-System mindestens ein erstes, vorzugweise nicht-kohärentes, und mindestens ein zweites, vorzugweise nicht-kohärentes, Radarmodul mit mindestens einer Antenne aufweist, wobei die Radarmodule auf dem sich bewegenden Objekt verteilt angeordnet oder anordenbar sind, wobei mindestens ein erstes Radarmodul von mindestens einem zweiten Radarmodul abweichend konfiguriert ist.