The Dual 37GHz/94GHz Radiometer.

Abstract

The report contains a description of the design and development of a dual-frequency radiometer. Particular emphasis is placed on its versatility and the calibration technique used. A reference antenna with a spatially offset beam provides a reference for background discrimination if a tracking mode of operation is desired. Radiometer sensitivity at an integration time of one second is 4.4K at 37 GHz and 8.2K at 94 GHz. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0724111

Entities

People

  • R. Lee
  • Richard M. Murray

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Discrimination
  • Frequency
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Radiometers
  • Sensitivity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design