| AWG | Arbitrary waveform generator |
| BP | Back projection |
| DAS | Data acquisition system |
| FMCW | Frequency-modulated continuous wave |
| IF | Intermediate frequency |
| IMU | Inertial measurement unit |
| INS | Inertial navigation system |
| LFM | Linear frequency modulation |
| LO | Local oscillator |
| PRF | Pulse repetition frequency |
| PRI | Pulse repetition interval |
| RCS | Radar cross section |
| RF | Radio frequency |
| RFI | Radio frequency interference |
| SAR | Synthetic aperture radar |
| SNR | Signal-to-noise ratio |
| UWB | Ultra-wideband |