Radar Parameter Measurement Program for Theoretical and Experimental Research Leading to the Improvement of Radar Set AN/FPS-16.
Abstract
Techniques and findings are presented of experimental and theoretical research, leading to the improvement of the AN/FPS-16 series of instrumentation tracking radars. Included are studies and measurements on antenna gain, signal strength calibration and stability, pedestal thermal stability, receiver characteristics (equivalent noise bandwidth and noise figure), transmitter power output and plumbing loss, field intensity, cross-section and scintillation, scintillation tracking noise, angle tracking errors due to thermal noise, solar tracking, atmospheric attenuation, star observations, and multipath propagation errors. Detailed coverage is given to the design, development, and evaluation of C-band parametric amplifiers, radar lock-on probability experiments, radiometer measurements, and studies of range tracking precision. Recommendations are presented for improvements of specific subsystems and operating maintenance procedures. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0267883
Entities
People
- R.l. Dube
- Ronald W. Davis