A STUDY AND INVESTIGATION OF THE OPERATIONS CENTRAL AN/MSQ-16(XW-2)
Abstract
Presented are the detailed requirements of the Operations Central AN/ MSQ-16 (XW-2) equipment to be installed at the Verona Test Site at the Rome Air Development Center, for the purposes of making in-flight antenna pattern measurements and to provide a general purpose facility to make spectrum signature measurements on a wide variety of radiating weapon systems. The various expected signal sources are analyzed and the required equipment performance in terms of antenna gains and receiver sensitivities is specified. An analysis of means of providing a passive tracking capability is made and it is concluded that an r-f differencing monopulse type tracker can provide the required angle tracking performance over the r-f tuning range of 0.1 KMc to 18 KMc, with this range divided into six bands. Various receiver and calibration systems are analyzed and it is concluded that the receiver tuning units and calibration generators should be located within the antenna pedestal. Transmission of signals to the main equipment location can then be made at i-f frequencies. The required signal data processing is analyzed from the standpoint of two system configurations; one employing a raw data recording system which permits data processing at any time after flight data is taken, and one employing a general-purpose digital computer for real-time data processing during the flight.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0426758