Super-resolution processing of passive millimeter-wave images based on conjugate-gradient algorithm

This paper designs a 3 mm radiometer and validate with experiments based on the principle of passive millimeter wave (PMMW) imaging. The poor spatial resolution, which is limited by antenna size, should be improved by post data processing. A conjugate-gradient (CG) algorithm is adopted to circumvent this drawback. Simulation and real data collected in laboratory environment are given, and the results show that the CG algorithm improves the spatial resolution and convergent rate. Further, it can reduce the ringing effects which are caused by regularizing the image restoration. Thus, the CG algorithm is easily implemented for PMMW imaging.