Measurement and Analysis of Spectral Signatures

Abstract

An experimental and analytical study of a particular time-domain signature for radar space object identification is described. Measured data presented for several simple metallic shapes which demonstrate the direct relationships between the physical properties of a radar target and its time- domain signature are presented. Valid time-domain signature waveforms obtained by combining three-frequency low resonance scattering data and short pulse radar data are also presented. Finally, a new, approximate technique for producing a three dimensional target image from time-domain signature data at three look angles is described and illustrated with computer-drawn isometric views of simple shapes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0726640

Entities

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Computer Programs
  • Detection
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Fourier Series
  • Frequency Bands
  • Identification
  • Imaging Techniques
  • Line Of Sight
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Radar Imaging
  • Radar Targets
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Target Recognition
  • Three Dimensional
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects