A novel target azimuth estimation algorithm called ”MIMO-Monopulse” is proposed by combining monopulse approach with multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radar. Chebyshev and Zolotarev weighting are applied to synthesis sum and difference pattern of MIMO-monopulse. A new visualization method for monopulse ratio is discussed. Finally, the proposed algorithm is verified successfully by processing real data from a 79 GHz FMCW automotive radar.@en

In this study, the authors propose a novel direction of arrival (DoA) estimation algorithm called ‘multiple-input–multiple-output (MIMO)–monopulse’ by combining the monopulse approach with MIMO radar. Monopulse is fast and accurate angle estimation algorithm, which has been well developed for tracking radar. The application of the monopulse technique on MIMO radar is not much considered before, especially for automotive-radar application, and will be discussed in this study. Conventional methods of monopulse DoA estimation include amplitude and phase comparison monopulse. In this study, to improve the performance of monopulse, they utilise Chebyshev and Zolotarev weighting to synthesise sum and difference patterns. A new visualisation method for monopulse ratio is discussed. Finally, they demonstrate the success of the proposed algorithm by processing real data from a 79 GHz frequency-modulated continuous-wave automotive radar.@en