INVESTIGATION OF SCATTERING PROPERTIES OF A LARGE ARRAY OF INDEPENDENT, ACTIVE X-BAND ELEMENTS.

Abstract

This report describes the predicted and measured characteristics of an 81-element X-band array of integrated spiral antenna-tunnel diode amplifier units. Monostatic scattering patterns are given for in-phase elements and for progressively shifted rows of elements. Theoretical scattering pattern functions are derived for arrays of independent scattering elements. Array radar cross section is compared to a flat conducting plate of similar dimensions. Element and array bandwidth are determined and compared. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0632295

Entities

People

  • Anthony F. Snyder
  • Dean L. Baerwald

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Antennas
  • Bandwidth
  • Diodes
  • Radar Cross Sections
  • Scattering
  • Spiral Antennas
  • Tunnel Diodes
  • Wave Phenomena
  • X Band

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.