Overview

AERIS-10 is a groundbreaking, open-source 10.5 GHz Pulse Linear Frequency Modulated (LFM) phased array radar system. Designed with affordability and accessibility at its core, AERIS-10 empowers researchers, drone developers, and advanced SDR enthusiasts to explore and innovate in radar technology. Whether you choose the 3km range AERIS-10N (Nexus) or the extended 20km range AERIS-10X (Extended), this platform provides a complete, modular, and hackable solution for advanced radar experimentation.

Key Features

• Fully Open Source: Complete hardware schematics, PCB layouts, firmware, and software are publicly available, fostering transparency and community-driven development.
• Dual Range Variants: Choose between the 3km range AERIS-10N with an 8x16 patch antenna array or the 20km range AERIS-10X featuring a 32x16 dielectric-filled slotted waveguide array.
• Electronic Beam Steering: Achieve precise ±45° beam steering in both elevation and azimuth, enabling dynamic target tracking and advanced spatial sampling.
• Powerful On-Board Processing: An integrated FPGA handles complex signal processing tasks including pulse compression, Doppler FFT, MTI (Moving Target Indication), and CFAR (Constant False Alarm Rate) detection.
• Intuitive Python GUI: A user-friendly graphical interface with map integration facilitates easy operation, visualization, and control of the radar system.
• GPS/IMU Integration: Real-time GPS and IMU data integration allows for accurate position and attitude correction, enhancing target coordinate precision.
• Modular Design: The system is built with distinct, interchangeable boards for power management, frequency synthesis, and RF, simplifying maintenance and upgrades.
• CERN-OHL-P & MIT Licensed: Robust licensing ensures maximum flexibility for hardware (CERN-OHL-P) and software (MIT), encouraging both use and modification.

Typical Use Cases

• Academic Research: Investigate advanced radar phenomena, develop novel signal processing algorithms, and conduct atmospheric or environmental sensing.
• Drone and UAV Development: Integrate advanced obstacle detection, navigation, and landing systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.
• SDR Enthusiast Projects: Explore complex RF systems, build custom radar applications, and push the boundaries of software-defined radio.
• Security and Surveillance: Develop cost-effective surveillance and monitoring solutions with enhanced detection capabilities.
• Automotive Sensing: Experiment with sensor fusion and advanced perception systems for autonomous driving applications.