Performance Analysis of Adaptive Cruise Control Using Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave Radar Under Rain Clutter

This paper introduces a simulation platform for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) using Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar operating at 77 GHz. ACC relies on radar sensors for precise assessment of nearby vehicle distance and velocity. FMCW radar offers superior accuracy and range resolution, crucial for reliable object detection in diverse driving conditions. The results reveal remarkable improvements, such as the ability to detect up to 3 targets within a maximum range of 200 m, and achieving a minimum detectable velocity for moving targets as low as 0.0083 m/s. However, radar performance can suffer due to clutter. The rain clutter scenario is also performed in the model and observed how the signal gets attenuated.