Physics Based Sensors

Our Physics Based Sensors Pack is specially designed for engineers who need to design or validate sensor perception algorithms. It offers a complete solution for advanced and realistic modeling facilitating validation by simulation.

DISCOVER Physics Based Sensors

The Pack consists of several tools and two types of sensor models:

Level 3, referred to as "Full Physics," aims for maximum realism without compromising on physics accuracy. This level enables precise reconstruction of raw signals to support perception algorithms. The Radar sensor is the first available sensor at this level.
Level 2, known as "Real Time Physics," applies physical principles optimized for efficient calculations. It also features generic processing algorithms to produce intermediate outputs. Two sensors are modeled at this level: Radar and Lidar.

Benefits

Optimized performance and easy handling

Improved flexibility

Features

Model a real-time physics based radar sensor (L2)

Developed in collaboration with OKTAL-SE

More details

it relies on the proven OKTAL-SE EM solver capabilities:

EM interactions (masking, shadowing, coupling of targets)
Multiple paths phenomena
- Scattering computation using Physical Optics (PO)
- Multiple reflections computation using Geometrical Optics (GO)
Clutter model based on textures (for details)

Characteristics

At Level 2 the radar model provides:

Real time computation
Optimized Ray-tracing
Included generic processing which enables to provide a Radar point cloud in real-time that exhibits all typical EM phenomenon like coupling between targets or with the environment, multiple reflections, ghost target, etc.

Parameters

Radar:
- Frequency
- Aperture
- Resolution
- Emission and reception antennas: type (Generic, Gaussian, Diagram), polarization
Computation:
- Ray tracing sampling grid
- Subdivision criteria
- Intensity threshold
Display options
Debug option

Outputs

Network message:
- Radar plot number
- For each: azimuth, distance, speed, intensity
Plot display in debug mode

Model a full physics radar sensor (L3)

Developed in collaboration with OKTAL-SE

More details

it relies on the proven OKTAL-SE EM solver capabilities:

EM interactions (masking, shadowing, coupling of targets)
Multiple paths phenomena
- Scattering computation using Physical Optics (PO)
- Multiple reflections computation using Geometrical Optics (GO)
Clutter model based on textures (for details)

Characteristics

At Level 3 the radar model provides:

A rich and complete package that includes additional tools to build, customize and analyze EM simulation.
RAW data to enable real signal processing integration
Range-doppler maps

Parameters

Radar:
- Frequency
- Aperture
- Resolution
- Emission and reception antennas: type (Generic, Gaussian, Diagram), polarization
Computation:
- Ray tracing sampling grid
- Subdivision criteria
- Range doppler map parameters: dynamic range, domain and distance sampling, Doppler and velocity sampling
Debug option

Outputs

Raw data: EM Fields (amplitude, phase) in range gates
Range doppler map:
- Display
- Direct access in memory
- Video and images

Apply materials to objects to reflect their physical behavior

Tools for preparing the simulation and analyzing the results

Cas pratique

Sécurité opérationnelle

La sécurité opérationnelle est au cœur des discussions autour des véhicules autonomes. Le pack Physics Based Sensors vous permet de vérifier l’influence du scénario et de l’environnement sur la perception. Une modélisation précise de la propagation permet à l’utilisateur d’identifier les points faibles des algorithmes de perception dans des situations complexes, puis d’analyser et d’améliorer ces aspects pour anticiper les risques afin de concevoir un véhicule sûr et efficace.

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