Improved Delay-and-Sum Beamforming Algorithm for Breast Cancer Detection
Joint Authors
Klemm, Maciej
Preece, A.
Craddock, I. J.
Benjamin, R.
Leendertz, J. A.
Source
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
Issue
Vol. 2008, Issue 2008 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2008-06-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We have evaluated a modified delay-and-sum (DAS) beamforming algorithm for breast cancer detection with a microwave radar-based system.
The improved DAS algorithm uses an additional weight factor calculated at each focal point to improve image quality.
These weights essentially represent the quality of preprocessing and coherent radar operation.
Using a multistatic UWB radar system based on a hemispherical antenna array, we present experimental detection of 7 mm and 10 mm phantom tumours.
We show that the new proposed DAS algorithm improves signal-to-clutter ratio in focused images by 2.65 dB for 10 mm tumour, and by 4.4 dB for 7 mm tumour.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Klemm, Maciej& Craddock, I. J.& Leendertz, J. A.& Preece, A.& Benjamin, R.. 2008. Improved Delay-and-Sum Beamforming Algorithm for Breast Cancer Detection. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation،Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Klemm, Maciej…[et al.]. Improved Delay-and-Sum Beamforming Algorithm for Breast Cancer Detection. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation No. 2008 (2008), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Klemm, Maciej& Craddock, I. J.& Leendertz, J. A.& Preece, A.& Benjamin, R.. Improved Delay-and-Sum Beamforming Algorithm for Breast Cancer Detection. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation. 2008. Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-496693