Further information about the 2D Scanning topology

Please see this post post that offers all the information we have on using two units in this configuration:  
About the location of the case: Two Phasers for 2D Scanning？ 

Regarding 2 D scanning, two Phasers could give you information on elevation and azimuth.  But it is not the same as a true 2D array.  Rather, if you have 2 Phaser kits, I would recommend soldering in the SMP connectors and building a custom patch antenna that uses those 16 elements.  Creating a 4x4 or 8x2 or 5x3 array.  

Thank you, I did see that post and actually originally commented on there, but then thought it was better to start a new post rather than piggyback.

Unfortunately I cannot modify the equipment as I am just borrowing it, on top of which I am running out of time. Are you able to perhaps expand on what you said above please? I take it I am missing something obvious about how RADAR works in what you said. To my inexperienced mind, obtaining one frame of data from an elevation antenna and combining it with a frame of data from an azimuth antenna would enable me to create a solution for both Az and Elev. How is that different to a true 2D array.

I have been loaned two complete phaser kits, so I actually have 2 plutos. Is it worth me investigating whether I can use them in parallel and stream data to a PC where I create a combined result? i.e. Rather than trying to combine in one Pluto, use both for Rx (only 1 Tx and still LO synced) and pull the data together in MATLAB?

Thank you,

Robyn

Sure, I'd give it a try.  But you'll have two 1-D arrays.  Not a real 2D array.  So yes you should see something in az and el, but its not the same as being able to scan across both dimensions.  But if its all you can do, give it a try.