Predicted Radar Cross Section of Thin, Long Wires Compared with Experimental Data
Abstract
In order to determine the validity and accuracy of Radar Cross Section (RCS) predictions for thin wires, the predictions of the closed-form expressions developed by Chu, Tai, Van Vleck, et al., and Ufimtsev have been compared with carefully measured backscattered RCS vs angle of incidence for various length thin, long, cylindrical conductors. Further, the prediction of an open-form numerical analysis based on the Source Distribution Technique and programmed by M. B. Associates as the BRACT computer program was also compared with the experimental data.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0758757
Entities
People
- Jacques Renau
- Michael T. Tavis
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation