FPGA Implementation of the 3D FDTD Algorithm |
Introduction The Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) technique is a powerful tool for modeling electromagnetic fields. Its basic principle is to discretize Maxwell's equations and sampling continuous eletromagnetic fields over a uniform space grid, thus obtain solutions for the fields in the time domain. 3D FDTD algorithm can be used on buried object detection areas. However, this method is computationally intensive and time consuming. Inplementation of this model in hardware will greatly increase its computational speed and widen its usage in many areas. The 3D-FDTD algorithm we used for buried object detection was developed by Panos Kosmas and Dr. Carey Rappaport of Northeastern University People
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FIREBIRD/PCI Reconfigurable FPGA Computing Engine We implement our design on the FIREBIRD/PCI board by Annapolis Micro Systems Inc.
The features of the FIREBIRD/PCI boards are listed below: |
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Last modified: Aug. 15, 2002 |