Short Pulse Model Measurement Study.

Abstract

The results of a study program involving the use of a coherent, high range resolution ( < 4 inch ) radar cross section measurement system operating in X-band, an extensive analytical model development study, and a study associated with high range resolution observables are presented. The measurement program consisted of obtaining target signature data and diagnostic data for use in evaluating measurement system performance. The measurement system was demonstrated to have a stability of 0.45 dB and 2.5 degrees standard deviation in amplitude and phase respectively. Signature data was obtained on a large number of small generic shapes and a 4-foot simulated satellite. A large number of analytical models were generated using rigorous, physical optics, and geometrical diffraction theory formulations of scattering characteristics. Data are presented in the form of theoretical short pulse observables and the capability of measurement equipment to detect the observables. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0847485

Entities

People

  • W. P. Cahill

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Diffraction
  • Measurement
  • Radar Cross Sections
  • Scattering
  • Standards
  • Target Signatures
  • Wave Phenomena
  • X Band

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Wave Propagation and Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Space