Radar Antenna Cluster Selection for Faster Target Inspection

The patent divides the antenna array into multiple independently controllable clusters. Instead of using all antennas simultaneously, the system selectively activates only the necessary clusters based on target position and inspection requirements. This segmentation reduces the number of active antennas, thereby decreasing data size and processing time while maintaining inspection accuracy through targeted coverage.

The system employs partial action by activating only a subset of antenna clusters rather than all available antennas. The selection unit determines the minimum necessary number of clusters required for accurate inspection based on target characteristics, eliminating redundant data collection and reducing overall processing burden while preserving measurement precision.

By segmenting the antenna system into selectable clusters, the patent enables the radar to process smaller data subsets in each inspection cycle. The selection unit intelligently chooses only the necessary clusters for each inspection task, reducing the total data volume that needs processing and thereby shortening the inspection cycle while maintaining accuracy through focused measurement on relevant targets.

The system implements periodic inspection cycles by rapidly switching between different antenna cluster configurations. Instead of continuously using all antennas, the radar periodically reconfigures which clusters are active based on updated target positions and inspection progress, enabling faster repeated inspections with reduced data processing requirements for each cycle.

The patent simplifies device complexity by segmenting the full antenna array into smaller, independently manageable clusters. The selection unit controls which clusters are active at any given time, reducing the complexity of signal processing by limiting the number of simultaneous transmissions and receptions. This modular approach maintains measurement precision through coordinated cluster operation while significantly reducing overall system complexity.

The system applies partial action by activating only the necessary number of antenna clusters required for each inspection task rather than all available antennas. This reduces the computational burden of signal processing, data management, and coordination overhead while preserving inspection accuracy through focused use of essential antenna elements.