DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 100-FOOT OSCILLATING NONMETALLIC TOWER

Abstract

The purpose of the research facility is to probe the volume of space over a ground-located antenna without disturbing the electromagnetic field, specifically to determine radiation phase, polarization, and amplitude contours. Design and construction are presented of a highly rigid, lightweight, oscillating, nonmetallic tower. It is shown that wood is the best material to use. Solutions to the design problems pertaining to the use of wood are offered. The tower is shown to have a maximum deflection of only three inches under its own weight. This value increases by 1/4 inch for each five pounds of payload. Drawings and photographs are included in the Appendix. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0284963

Entities

People

  • Charles W. Lyle

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorbers (Materials)
  • Advanced Materials
  • Amplitude
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Construction
  • Deflection
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Engineered Materials
  • Lightweight
  • Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Polarization
  • Radiation
  • Research Facilities
  • Weight

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Metallurgy

Technology Areas

  • Space