PASSIVE SEEKER FOR SURVEILLANCE DRONE
Abstract
Research was concerned with microwave passive homing equipment for guiding army surveillance drones to enemy ground based jammers. Development of the AN/DPN-64 homing set radar included: (1) design of the system to operate with the AN/UPW-1 drone control system, (2) redesign and modification of the system due to nondelivery of the AN/UPW-1, to operate with the existing SD-1 ARW/66 drone control system, (3) modification of ten SD-1 airframes for system installation, (4) construction of five systems, (5) computer simulation for autopilot configuration, and (6) installation and checkout of the five systems in the SD-1 drone. Prior to installation in a drone, one system was installed on a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft and a captive flight test was completed. This test provided a flight test under controlled conditions resulting in autopilot improvements and a check of system accuracy and capabilities. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0323098
Entities
People
- A.c. Lindberg
- R.c. Fletcher
Organizations
- Motorola Mobility