RADAR SET AN/APN-137(XAN-1) FUNCTIONAL DESIGN AND FABRICATION
Abstract
A functionally designed model of the doppler navigator AN/APN-137(XAN-1) is described which features a Ka-band radar for minimum size and weight. The equipment design, the derivation of the doppler and computer equations, and the results of the flight tests are presented. The flight test program showed that the Ka-band frequencies are feasible for use in doppler navigators. The obvious advantage of this band is the small size and light weight of the antenna and microwave components. There are inherent disadvantages to Ka-band, but the APN-137 system design techniques minimize the disadvantages. A program for developing a navigator using the small components typical of Ka-band, together with the design techniques to minimize the disadvantages, would result in an all-weather device, which would exceed the present state of the art. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 29, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0275780
Entities
People
- W. May