Custom 30 km Portable Radar Development

I am putting together a low-cost, 10.5 GHz phased-array radar that must spot and track any flying object out to roughly 25–30 km. The core architecture is Pulse-LFM and the whole unit has to stay hand-held and field-serviceable, so every gram and watt matters. I am looking for someone whose background is firmly rooted in radar system development; experience with phased-array hardware, RF front-ends, and real-time signal processing is essential. Off-the-shelf evaluation boards or turnkey kits will not meet our needs—we have to build the hardware from the ground up. Re-using or adapting open-source material on the software side is welcome, and I am open to AI-assisted techniques for algorithm design or UI generation, as long as the end product remains fully traceable and maintainable. Scope of work • Design and prototype the RF front-end and signal-processing chain, tuned for 10.5 GHz Pulse-LFM operation. • Engineer a compact phased-array antenna that delivers the required beam-steering accuracy and gain. • Develop control and data-processing software that includes:  – object detection and multi-target tracking algorithms,  – a lightweight user interface for local or remote control, and  – robust data logging and report generation. A working prototype that demonstrates the stated range and detection capability will be the first acceptance milestone; full specifications and detailed performance targets will follow once this proof of concept is in hand. If you already have a comparable radar or test bench, please highlight it—early demonstrations are highly valued. The project is strictly for public-safety applications and carries no military agenda.

Project ID: 40439680