AN ANALYSIS OF THE SCATTERING MATRIX MEASUREMENT CAPABILITIES OF A GROUND PLANE RADAR CROSS SECTION RANGE

Abstract

The concept of the polarization scattering matrix is presented in this report. Measurement techniques leading to the determination of the scattering matrix on a radar range are discussed. The polarization dependence of measurements on a ground plane range are noted. Matrix-determination techniques are examined in the context of groundplane-range operation. The utility of performing scattering matrix measurements on the RAT SCAT range is discussed. Finally a specific measurement technique is chosen for the scattering matrix solution; consideration of operational ease and measurement accuracy forms the basis of this choice.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0605519

Entities

People

  • C. C. Freeny
  • R. A. Ross

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aspect Angle
  • Circular Polarization
  • Contracts
  • Error Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Instrumentation
  • Linear Polarization
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Notation
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Polarization
  • Radar Cross Sections
  • Space Surveillance
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials