BIKINI DRONE RADAR TRACKING TEST.
Abstract
Research is presented on a test program to determine the extent to which the Bikini drone could be flown by a ground operator without information relative to drone attitude, other than that supplied by a radar plotting board trace and an altitude readout. There was to be no visual contact with the drone. The additional objectives of the test program were as follows: (1) To fly the drone, equipped with a camera, on a simulated reconnaissance mission for the purpose of photographing preselected targets, and (2) To determine the radar reflectivity of the drone as a target. The total flying time was 51 minutes. Radar lock-on and automatic tracking were achieved during three flights. The primary objective of the program was accomplished. A copy of the actual trace is given. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 04, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0422414