Short-Range Radar Systems: A Practical Hands-On Manual: A Functional Guide to Small Radar Systems, FMCW and mmWave Design, Python Signal Processing, and Hands-On Projects

From raw radar samples to a working sensor application—without piecing together a dozen disconnected tutorials…

Does radar theory still feel disconnected from hardware configuration and real measurements?

Are clutter, multipath, or false detections making results difficult to trust?

Do unfamiliar settings and incomplete examples slow each new project?

Thomas Bench’s workbench-friendly manual follows a practical path from radar fundamentals and sensor selection through FMCW configuration, raw ADC capture, Python processing, target detection, integration, and troubleshooting. Worked calculations, checkpoints, and reference outputs connect the equations to real engineering decisions.

Inside, you'll discover:

● Short-Range Radar Fundamentals

● CW Doppler Versus FMCW

● 24 GHz and mmWave Sensors

● Hardware and Interface Selection

● Range-Resolution Calculations

● Chirp Configuration and ADC Capture

● Python Setup and Data Parsing

● FTs, Windowing, and Spectral Peaks

● Range-Doppler Map Construction

● CFAR Target Detection

● Clutter and Multipath Diagnosis

● Calibration and Performance Checks

● ESP32 and Raspberry Pi Integration

● Presence, Movement, and Robotics Projects

● Quick-Reference Formulas and Test Checklists

No extensive radar background? Concepts build progressively, with equations and variables explained. Concerned about hardware cost or compatibility? Selection guidance and synthetic-data exercises help readers begin with an appropriate setup. Because modules differ, the book distinguishes transferable principles from device-specific settings rather than promising universal plug-and-play results.

Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button now to start building, testing, and understanding your own short-range radar systems with practical FMCW, mmWave, and hands-on project guidance.