A Compact Portable Microwave Life-Detection Device for Finding Survivors

Abstract

In this letter, an ultra-sensitive compact portable microwave life-detection device is introduced and implemented with promising results. By utilizing Doppler effect-based systems, vital signs such as heartbeats and breathing can be detected and can be used for finding survivors under earthquake rubble, injured soldiers on battlefields and as lie detection device. This device is tested in both simulated and realistic situations, and it can accurately detect crucial signs of life through highly dense construction materials of about 1.5 m thick and standard density materials of about 10 m while operating at 1.15 GHz center frequency.