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The capabilities of microwave methods for alive people detection through obstacles by breathing and heartbeat

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This paper considers the capabilities of microwave measurement methods and devices for alive people search under rubble and a snow avalanche by breathing and heartbeat. Optimal modes and design schemes for such life detection devices are chosen. Publications on this problem are reviewed.

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Original Russian Text © A.S. Sovlukov, D.V. Khablov, 2012, published in Datchiki i Sistemy, 2012, No. 7, pp. 74–84.

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Sovlukov, A.S., Khablov, D.V. The capabilities of microwave methods for alive people detection through obstacles by breathing and heartbeat. Autom Remote Control 75, 2060–2076 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0005117914110150

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