A LARGE DYNAMIC RANGE MICROWAVE POWER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYING FEEDBACK.

Abstract

Accurately measuring low level microwave signals over a large dynamic range presents many problems to instrumentation engineers. This is especially true if the measurements must be made at high speeds, as is the case when measuring radar cross sections. This paper discusses several systems for measuring low level microwave signals that are rapidly varying in power. The technique of designing a servo-controlled balanced-measurement system is discussed in detail and an experimental system is described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0665124

Entities

People

  • William B. Goggins Jr.

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dynamic Range
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Engineers
  • Feedback
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Microwaves
  • Power Measurement
  • Radar Cross Sections
  • Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.